What is Legionnaires’ Disease? Legionnaires’ Disease, also known as Legion Fever or Legionellosis, is an atypical form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria (a species of gram negative aerobic bacteria that belongs to the Legionella genus). In a majority of cases (over 90%), the disease is […]
Read more →Sources of Legionella The spread of legionella bacteria typically occurs through water systems, with illness occurring after individuals have inhaled aerosols that have been contaminated with the Legionella bacterium. Naturally occurring in water and soil, the Legionella bacterium is widely distributed in water systems and certain conditions […]
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