Legionnaires Disease
Legionnaires Disease Legionnaires’ disease is a serious type of bacterial pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, most commonly Legionella pneumophila. It can lead to severe respiratory illness and, in some cases, death—especially in high-risk individuals. Key Facts: Transmission: Inhaling contaminated water droplets (e.g., from showers, hot tubs, cooling towers, or air conditioning systems). Not spread person-to-person. … Read more