2023 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease Associated with a Hot Tub, Florida
In February 2023, public health officials in Florida investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionella infections associated with treated recreational water in a hotel hot tub. Two people were ill. Both were hospitalized and both died.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | February 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | FL |
| Pathogen: | legionella |
| Vehicle(s): | Recreational Water |
| Location(s): | Hotel |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
| Number of deaths: | 2 |
Sources & documents
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