2023 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease Associated with a Long-term Care Facility, Massachusetts
In August 2023, Massachusetts public health officials investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionella pneumophila infections associated with drinking water at a long-term care/nursing home/assisted living facility. Two people were ill. Both were hospitalized. No one died.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | August 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MA |
| Pathogen: | Legionella pneumophila |
| Vehicle(s): | Water |
| Location(s): | Residential Care Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
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