As per the NHS, Legionnaires' disease is a rare but potentially deadly lung infection if not treated promptly. It's transmitted by inhaling water droplets containing Legionella bacteria.

Legionnaires' disease is a rare but potentially deadly lung infection if not treated promptly. It's transmitted by inhaling water droplets containing Legionella bacteria, according to the NHS.

SNHD investigates five travel-associated cases of Legionnaires’ disease at The Grandview and South Point Hotel, helping potentially affected guests learn the symptoms and take action.

What is Legionnaires' Disease? Legionella bacteria, which is usually found in water bodies, causes an infection of the lungs which is a form of pneumonia.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cuyahoga County Justice Center’s water system was disinfected Friday due to the detection of bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease, the county said Friday in a ...

Massachusetts health officials are investigating one case of health care-associated Legionnaires' disease involving a patient at a Boston-area hospital.

Dr. Todd Ellerin discusses Legionnaires' disease and the recent discovery of a case within Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham.

Legionnaires’ disease, a severe and potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, can be contracted by inhaling microscopic drops in mist or water vapor.

Legionella pneumophila, the most common organism in Legionnaires’ disease, was not found in any samples above 1 CFU at VA Loma Linda.

Risk factors for legionnaires’ disease include age older than 50 years, smoking history, chronic cardiovascular or kidney disease, diabetes, and a compromised immune system.