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Legionnaires' disease is a type of pneumonia caused by bacteria. You usually get it by breathing in mist from water that contains the bacteria. The mist may come from hot tubs, showers or air-conditioning units for large buildings. The bacteria don't spread from person to person. Symptoms of Legionnaires' disease include fever, chills, a cough and sometimes muscle aches and headaches. Other types of pneumonia have similar symptoms. You will probably need a chest x-ray to diagnose the pneumonia. Lab tests can detect the specific bacteria that cause Legionnaires' disease. The bacteria are more likely to make you sick if you * Are older than 65 * Smoke * Have a lung disease * Have a weak immune system * Legionnaires' disease is serious and can be life-threatening. However, most people recover with antibiotic treatment.
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Can legionnaires disease reoccur?
Yes, Legionnaires' disease can reoccur. This disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by a bacterium known as legionella.
Where does Legionnaires' Disease get its name from?
Legionnaires disease was given its name because of where and when the first cases happened. The first cases were during a convention of the American Legion.
How may Legionnaires' disease be said to be a common affliction?
Approximately 10,000-40,000 people in the United States develop Legionnaires' disease annually.
What is an illness that starts with l?
Legionnaires Disease
In what city did the first outbreak of 'Legionnaires Disease' take place?
Legionnaires Disease first occurred at a convention in a hotel, I believe in Philadelphia PA if I remember correctly.
The outbreak of Legionnaires' disease started in what city?
Philadelphia
What are the release dates for Medical Detectives - 1996 Legionnaires' Disease 1-7?
Medical Detectives - 1996 Legionnaires' Disease 1-7 was released on: USA: 7 November 1996
Why do you have to eradicate stagnant water your surroundings?
Because it can cause Legionnaires Disease
What does legionnaires disease affect?
cause epidemies of legionnaires diseases... plz read also in books (puro internet lng yayay pud mo uie nah mas naa pamay utok ang tao kaisa computer, huna2 rah kinsa mn ang nag himu sa computer dba tao! hahay mga pilipino gyd)....
When was Legionnaires disease first discovered?
The CDC discovered the cause of Legionnaires disease in 1979. This does not mean that this was a new disease. The CDC believes that previous unsloved cases on pneumonia can now be related back to Legionnaires disease.
Why was legionnaires given such an odd name?
Legionnaires disease was given its name because of where and when the first cases happened. The first cases were during a convention of the American Legion.
What is the prognosis for patients of Legionnaires' disease?
severe cases of Legionnaires' disease may cause scarring in the lung tissue as a result of the infection. Renal failure, if it occurs, is reversible and renal function returns as the patient's health improves.
