Legionnaires Disease

The bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease, legionella, recently produced a cluster of pneumonia cases in Tucumán, Argentina.

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About Legionellosis disease

Following an epidemic in 1976 among attendees of an American Legion convention in Philadelphia, Legionella was found.

Legionnaires' sickness.

A deadly form of pneumonia (lung infection) brought on by the Legionella bacterium is called Legionnaires disease.
Small water droplets can make people sick, as can unintentionally ingest water contaminated with Legionella into the lungs.
Legionellosis, also known as Legionnaires' disease and Pontiac fever, is a condition brought on by Legionella.
People do not typically transmit the legionnaires' disease to others.

Causes and Typical Infection Sources

Lakes and streams are examples of freshwater habitats where Legionella bacteria naturally occur.
When the bacteria multiply and proliferate in building water systems that were made by humans, such as:
faucets and showerheads
Towers for cooling
A hot tub
Water features and decorative fountains
heaters and hot water tanks
massive, intricate piping systems

Symptoms and Signs

Cough
breathing difficulty
Fever
muscle pain
Headaches

Treatment

Legionnaires' disease cannot be prevented with a vaccination.
Antibiotics are necessary for the treatment of legionnaires' disease, and the majority of cases can be cured

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Source: The Financial Express

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