2021 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease Associated with an Ornamental Water Fountain, Florida
Two people in Florida became ill with Legionella pneumophila infections after exposure to an ornamental water fountain. Both were hospitalized. Neither died. The fountain was located at a "hotel/motel/lodge/inn."
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Legionnaires DiseaseOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | FL |
| Pathogen: | Legionella pneumophila |
| Vehicle(s): | Fountain water |
| Location(s): | Hotel |
| Molecular test results: | Serogroup 1 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
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