legionnaires' disease
Waterborne lung infection
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, typically contracted by inhaling contaminated water droplets from air conditioning systems, cooling towers, or hot tubs.
Named after an outbreak at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia in 1976.
The illness can be fatal, particularly in elderly or immunocompromised patients.
- pneumoniaInfected, inflamed lung tissue
- lung infectionDisease in breathing organs
- bacterial infectionsIllnesses caused by germs
- feverElevated body temperature
- coughExplosive airway clearing
cooling towers · epidemic outbreaks · shortness of breath · plumbing systems · disinfection protocols · confusion · humidifiers · building maintenance · public health concerns · HVAC systems · water temperature · chest pain · chills · muscle aches · hot tubs · stagnant water · tap water · Philadelphia
legionnaires' diseasemeasles
Contagious viral rash illness
influenza · tuberculosis · COVID-19 · whooping cough · chickenpox
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Condition of body, mind
wellness · respiratory health · clean bill of health · good health
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