2023 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease At a Hotel/Motel, Ohio
In August 2023, Ohio public health officials investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionella pneumophila Serogroup I infections at a hotel/motel. The source of the water was undetermined. Two people were ill. Both were hospitalized. No one died.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | August 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | OH |
| Pathogen: | Legionella pneumophila |
| Vehicle(s): | Water |
| Location(s): | Hotel |
| Molecular test results: | Serogroup I |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
Sources & documents
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