2023 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease at a Hotel Hot Tub, Michigan

In April 2023, public health officials in Michigan investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionella pneumophila infections associated with a hotel/motel hot tub/spa/whirlpool. Two people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died.

Overview

Outbreak began:April 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:MI
Pathogen:Legionella pneumophila
Vehicle(s):Water
Location(s):Hotel
Molecular test results:serogroup 1

Health impact

Total ill:2
Number hospitalized:1

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