2023 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease Associated with a Hot Tub, Illinois

In February 2023, Illinois public health officials investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 infections associated with a hot tub/spa/whirlpool at a hotel/motel. Two people were ill. Both were hospitalized. No one died.

Overview

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

Health impact

Total ill:2
Number hospitalized:2

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