2023 Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease, Illinois

In July 2023, Illinois public health officials investigated a waterborne outbreak of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 infections. Three people were ill. All were hospitalized. One died.

The setting was reported as "unknown."

Overview

Outbreak began:July 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:IL
Pathogen:Legionella pneumophila
Vehicle(s):Water
Location(s):Unknown
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:3
Number hospitalized:3
Number of deaths:1

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