Aug 6, 2025 · Legionnaires' disease is a type of serious pneumonia caused by a type of bacteria called Legionella. Legionella most commonly causes one of two diseases: Rarely, Legionella can cause …

Legionella was named after a 1976 outbreak of a then-unknown "mystery disease" at a convention of the American Legion, an association of U.S. military veterans, in Philadelphia.

Legionnaires’ disease is a serious type of pneumonia you get when Legionella bacteria infect your lungs. Symptoms include high fever, cough, diarrhea and confusion.

Dec 22, 2025 · Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of a lung infection called pneumonia. It's caused by a bacterium known as legionella. Most people who catch Legionnaires' disease breathe in the …

Dec 5, 2025 · Legionellosis is a respiratory disease caused by Legionella bacteria. Sometimes the bacteria infects the lungs and can cause a severe pneumonia called Legionnaires' disease. The …

Sep 6, 2022 · The causative agents are Legionella bacteria from water or potting mix. The most common cause of illness is the freshwater species L. pneumophila, which is found in natural aquatic …

It's caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila found in both potable and nonpotable water systems. Each year, an estimated 56,000 to 113,000 people are infected with the Legionella bacteria …

Oct 30, 2024 · Legionella, the bacteria that causes the disease, thrives in warm water and is often spread through contaminated water systems. Symptoms usually develop 2-10 days after being …

Legionnaire’s disease is a type of pneumonia that can develop after exposure to Legionella bacteria. Legionnaire’s disease does not spread from person to person. Instead, it is transmitted by inhaling …

Legionellosis is the general name given to infections that are caused by Legionella bacteria. There are two types of legionellosis: Legionnaires’ disease (a serious form of pneumonia) and Pontiac fever (a …