2023 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease at a Long-term Care Facility, Illinois
In December 2023, Illinois public health officials investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionella pneumophila infections at a long-term care/nursing home/assisted living facility. Two people were ill. Both were hospitalized. One person died.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | December 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IL |
| Pathogen: | Legionella pneumophila |
| Vehicle(s): | Water |
| Location(s): | Residential Care Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Serogroup 1 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
| Number of deaths: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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