2023 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease Associated with Drinking Water, Florida
In December 2023, Florida public health officials investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 associated with drinking water at a hotel/motel. Two people were ill. Both were hospitalized. No one died.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | December 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | FL |
| Pathogen: | Legionella pneumophila |
| Vehicle(s): | Water |
| Location(s): | Hotel |
| Molecular test results: | serogroup 1 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
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