For Health Departments
CDC developed the following resources to assist state and local health department personnel in investigating individual cases and outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease. State and local health departments have jurisdiction over investigations in their state.
CDC developed tools to assist in the laboratory component of Legionnaires’ disease outbreak investigations.
Many businesses are closed during the COVID-19 outbreak. Stagnant, or standing, water can cause conditions that increase risk for Legionella and other biofilm-associated bacteria. Learn about steps to take before re-opening your business and building.
Provides case definitions, surveillance classifications, instructions on how to report cases...
Explains how to verify cases, what to consider during investigations, prevention tips...
Describes how to define healthcare-associated Legionnaires’ disease, what to consider, prevention tips...
Explains assessment and sampling...
Includes template notification letters, sample press releases, sample health advisories...
Provides contact information for CDC, who can provide assistance to health departments investigating potential outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease...