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What is Legionnaires' Disease?
Attorney Fred Pritzker has successfully represented victims of Legionnaires' disease outbreaks. He is listed in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America. To contact an attorney at our law firm regarding a Legionnaires' disease lawsuit, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free), email Attorney Fred Pritzker, or sumbit our free case review form.
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella, a bacteria first discovered in 1976 during an outbreak of pneumonia at an American Legion convention. Patients with pneumonia are now routinely tested for Legionnaires’ disease.
According to the CDC, each year, between 8,000 and 18,000 people are hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease in the United States. However, many infections are not diagnosed or reported, so this number may be higher.
Legionnaires disease (legionellosis) is a notifiable disease, and health departments are able to trace outbreaks thru the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS).
Legionnaires’ disease can be fatal. A CDC study of reported cases indicated a death rate of 40 percent for hospital-acquired cases, but a death rate of 20 percent for community-acquired cases. Some outbreaks have claimed more than 50 percent.
Legionnaires’ Disease Information
- Legionnaires' Disease Symptoms. Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia. Signs and symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease usually begin 2 to 14 days after exposure to the bacteria (Legionella). Learn more about Legionnaires' disease symptoms.
- Legionnaires' Disease Diagnosis. When someone has pneumonia, tests can determine if the pneumonia was caused by Legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease. Learn more about Legionnaires' disease diagnosis.
- Legionnaires' Disease Transmission. Legionella bacteria are not spread from one person to another person. Instead, they are spread primarily by water, but can colonize in any warm, damp environment. Learn more about Legionnaires' disease transmission.
- Legionnaires' Disease Complications. Legionnaires' disease affects the lungs and can affect the heart, kidneys and other organs. Read more about Legionnaires' disease complications.
- Legionnaires' Disease Associated with a Hotel. When two or more people are diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease and they stayed at the same hotel, health officials will generally investigate to determine if there is an outbreak. Learn more about Legionnaires' disease associated with a hotel.
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