2023 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease Associated with Drinking Water from a Private Well, Maryland
In July 2023, public health officials in Maryland investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 associated with drinking water from a private well at a multi-unit housing residence. Two people were ill. One person was hospitalized. One person died.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | July 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MD |
| Pathogen: | Legionella pneumophila |
| Vehicle(s): | Water |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Serogroup 1 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
| Number of deaths: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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