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 |
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| 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 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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