Despite a decrease in the case rate per 100,000 population during the pandemic years in England (2020 to 2021), the rate of Legionnaires’ Disease increased in 2022 and 2023.

Despite a decrease in the case rate per 100,000 population during the pandemic years in England (2020 to 2021), the rate of Legionnaires’ Disease increased in 2022 and 2023. The latest government ...

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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.

According to the NHS, Legionnaires' disease is an uncommon but potentially fatal lung infection if it’s left untreated. It’s passed on by inhaling water droplets that contain Legionella bacteria.

The 57-year-old had caught Legionnaires ' disease, a lung infection you can get after inhaling droplets of water from things like air conditioning or hot tubs.