2023 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease at a Hotel/Motel, Illinois
In October 2023, public health officials in Illinois investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 infections associated with a hotel/motel. Two people were ill. Information about hospitalization or death was not reported.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | October 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IL |
| Pathogen: | Legionella pneumophila |
| Vehicle(s): | Water |
| Location(s): | Hotel |
| Molecular test results: | Serogroup 1 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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