2023 Outbreak of Legionella pneumophila Infections Associated with Drinking Water, Michigan

In July 2023, Michigan public health officials investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionnaires Disease associated with drinking water at a factory. Two people were ill. Both were hospitalized. No one died.

Overview

Outbreak began:July 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:MI
Pathogen:Legionella pneumophila
Vehicle(s):Water
Location(s):Factory
Molecular test results:Serogroup 1

Health impact

Total ill:2
Number hospitalized:2

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