2021 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease at a Hotel, Michigan
In May 2021, public health officials investigated a suspected waterborne outbreak of Legionella pneumophila infections at a hotel/motel/lodge/inn. Two outbreak cases were detected. One person was hospitalized and one person died.
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Legionnaires DiseaseOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MI |
| 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 |
| Number of deaths: | 1 |
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