About the Disease
Legionella bacteria can cause a serious type of pneumonia (lung infection) called Legionnaires’ disease. The bacteria can also cause a less serious illness called Pontiac fever.
Explains where you can find Legionella, how people are exposed to it, and who is at increased risk for getting sick...
Lists signs and symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease and Pontiac fever…
Describes tests performed to confirm infection, how doctors treat Legionnaires’ disease, and possible complications that can arise...
Explains the role water maintenance plays in preventing Legionnaires’ disease...
Provides the history of these illnesses and explains current disease burden and trends...
Legionnaires’ Disease Fact Sheet Cdc-pdf[1 page]
This fact sheet describes what Legionnaires’ disease is, its symptoms, how it’s spread and treated, and who is at increased risk.