2021 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease Associated with Drinking Water at a Condo Complex, Massachusetts
In June 2021, public health officials in Massachusetts investigated an outbreak of Legionella pneumophila infections associated with drinking water at an apartment/condo complex. Three people were ill. Two were hospitalized. No one died.
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Legionnaires DiseaseOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MA |
| Pathogen: | Legionella pneumophila |
| Vehicle(s): | Water |
| Location(s): | residential complex |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
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