2021 Outbreak of Legionella pneumophila Infections at a Motel, Florida
In December 2021, Florida public health officials investigated a confirmed outbreak of Legionella pneumophila, serogroup 1, infections at a motel. Two people were sickened. One person was hospitalized. No one died.
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Legionnaires DiseaseOverview
| Outbreak began: | December 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | FL |
| Pathogen: | Legionella pneumophila |
| Vehicle(s): | Water |
| Location(s): | Hotel |
| Molecular test results: | Serogroup 1 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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