About the Disease
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Legionellosis (LEE-juh-nuh-low-sis) is a respiratory disease caused by Legionella bacteria. Sometimes the bacteria cause a serious type of pneumonia (lung infection) called Legionnaires' disease. The bacteria can also cause a less serious infection called Pontiac fever that has symptoms similar to a mild case of the flu.
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Causes, How it Spreads, and People at Increased Risk
Explains where Legionella can be found, how people are exposed to it, and who is at increased risk for getting sick… -
Signs and Symptoms
Lists signs and symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease and Pontiac fever… -
Diagnosis, Treatment, and Complications
Describes tests performed to confirm infection, how legionellosis is treated, and possible complications that can arise… -
Prevention
Explains the role water maintenance plays in preventing legionellosis… -
History and Disease Patterns
Provides the history of legionellosis and explains disease patterns…
Legionnaires’ Disease Fact Sheet [1 page]
This fact sheet describes what Legionnaires’ disease is, its symptoms, how it’s spread and treated, and who is at increased risk.
- Page last reviewed: May 31, 2016
- Page last updated: May 31, 2016
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