2023 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease at a Hotel/Motel, New Hampshire
In October 2023, public health officials in New Hampshire investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionella pneumophila Serogroup 2-14 infections. Three people were ill. All three were hospitalized. One person died.
The setting was reported as treated recreational water in a hot tub/spa/whirlpool at a hotel/motel.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | October 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NH |
| Pathogen: | Legionella pneumophila |
| Vehicle(s): | Water |
| Location(s): | Hotel |
| Molecular test results: | Serogroup 2-14 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
| Number of deaths: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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