2021 Outbreak of Legionella pneumophila Infections at a Hospital, Florida
Two people in Florida were sickened and hospitalized with Legionella pneumophila, Serogroup 1 in May 2021. The setting was reported as "hospital/health care." The mode of transmission was described as "water." Neither person died.
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Legionnaires DiseaseOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | FL |
| Pathogen: | Legionella pneumophila |
| Vehicle(s): | Water |
| Location(s): | Hospital |
| Molecular test results: | Serogroup 1 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
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