2023 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease Associated with Water at a Hospital, Georgia
In April 2023, Georgia public health officials investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionella infections associated with water at a hospital. Two people were ill. Both were hospitalized. One died.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | April 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | GA |
| Pathogen: | legionella |
| Vehicle(s): | Water |
| Location(s): | Hospital |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
| Number of deaths: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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