2023 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease at a Long-term Care Facility, Ohio

In May 2023, Ohio public health officials investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionella infections associated with an undetermined water source, Two people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died.

Overview

Outbreak began:May 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:OH
Pathogen:legionella
Vehicle(s):Water
Location(s):Residential Care Facility
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:2
Number hospitalized:1

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