2023 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease Associated with Drinking Water, Michigan
In August 2023, public health officials in Michigan investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionella pneumophila Serogroup 1 infections associated with drinking water at a factory/industrial facility. Three people were ill. Two people were hospitalized. One person died.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | August 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MI |
| Pathogen: | Legionella pneumophila |
| Vehicle(s): | Water |
| Location(s): | Factory |
| Molecular test results: | Serogroup 1 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
| Number of deaths: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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