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 |
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| 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 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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