2021 Outbreak of Legionella pneumophila Infections at an Apartment Complex, Florida
In December 2021, Florida public health officials investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionella pneumophila, serogroup 1 at an apartment complex. Eleven people were ill. Two people were 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): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | serogroup 1 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 11 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
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