- Legionnaires disease - Wikipedia
Legionnaires' disease is a form of atypical pneumonia caused by any species of Legionella bacteria, [3] quite often Legionella pneumophila Signs and symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, high fever, muscle pains, and headaches [2]
- About Legionnaires Disease | Legionella | CDC
Legionnaires' disease is treatable with antibiotics People can get Legionnaires' disease by breathing in mist containing Legionella bacteria In general, it isn't spread person to person Know if you’re at risk of Legionnaires’ disease and talk to your healthcare provider if you're concerned
- Legionnaires disease - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Most people who catch Legionnaires' disease breathe in the bacteria from water or soil Older adults, people with weakened immune systems and people who smoke have a higher risk of getting Legionnaires' disease The legionella bacterium also causes Pontiac fever, a milder illness that's like the flu Pontiac fever usually clears on its own
- Legionnaires’ Disease: Causes, Symptoms Treatment
Legionnaires’ disease is a serious type of pneumonia you get when Legionella bacteria infect your lungs Symptoms include high fever, cough, diarrhea and confusion
- Legionnaires Disease: Symptoms and Treatment
Legionnaires’ disease, a severe type of pneumonia caused by the Legionella pneumophila bacteria that grows in water, can cause flu-like symptoms such as coughing, muscle aches, and shortness of breath
- Legionnaires’ Disease Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Legionnaires' disease is a bacterial infection most commonly treated with antibiotics Some people will get very sick and will require hospitalization The sooner treatment begins the less likely you are to develop serious complications such as respiratory failure, septic shock or kidney failure
- Legionnaires Disease - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Legionnaire’s disease is a type of pneumonia that can develop after exposure to Legionella bacteria Legionnaire’s disease does not spread from person to person Instead, it is transmitted by inhaling tiny water droplets contaminated with Legionella
- What Is Legionnaires Disease? Outbreak Kills Two - AARP
Legionnaires’ disease is a serious form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacterium People older than age 50 and those with diabetes, kidney failure, cancer, lung disease or a weakened immune system are at higher risk, according to the Centers for Disease Control
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