2021 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease at a Hospital, New York
In July 2021, New York public health officials investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionella pneumophila infections at a hospital. Three people were ill. All three were hospitalized. No one died.
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Legionnaires DiseaseOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NY |
| Pathogen: | Legionella pneumophila |
| Vehicle(s): | Water |
| Location(s): | Hospital |
| Molecular test results: | Serogroup 1 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
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