2023 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease Associated with Drinking Water, Florida

In March 2023, public health officials in Florida investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionnaires Disease associated with transient noncommunity drinking water at a hotel. Two people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died.

Overview

Outbreak began:March 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:FL
Pathogen:Legionella pneumophila
Vehicle(s):drinking water
Location(s):Hotel
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:2
Number hospitalized:1

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