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 |
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| 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 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
| Number of deaths: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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