Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the waterborne bacteria legionella.
Symptoms of this type of respiratory infection include high fever, chills, cough, muscle aches, headaches, and diarrhea.
Studies show the primary source of legionella bacteria and Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks is the public drinking water supply.
The best solution for preventing Legionnaires’ disease is effectively treating the water in our public water system to prevent the growth of legionella bacteria.
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How to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease
Stop legionellabacteria from entering the public water supply
Replace aging public water infrastructure systems to reduce microbial risks
Invest in research to better understand and prevent all cases of Legionnaires’ disease.
Voice of the Victims
My husband contracted Legionnaires’. It was so severe that he almost did not make it. He is permanently disabled…from the Legionnaires’. There appears to be no relief despite multiple treatment modalities. His symptoms remain with periods of exacerbations.
K.F.
I was in coma for a month with Legionnaires'... from what I was told would take a couple weeks to get under control. Hang in there, but if have any questions about what’s going on, if I can, I will help... I don’t remember, but all my family does.
Patrick
My husband was a patient in a local hospital for treatment of a platelet disorder and developed Legionnaires’ disease. He spent a total of about 50 days in the hospital during a three month period.
