Legionnaires’ disease is caused by Legionella bacteria occurring naturally in freshwater environments and complex air conditioning cooling systems.

Our patient’s urinary antigen testing was positive, yet his bronchoalveolar lavage culture was ultimately negative for Legionella spp. We hypothesize that this negative result was due to a recent dose ...

Experts in disease prevention criticized Baltimore and Maryland’s response to Legionella bacteria found in public buildings across the city and state. “Rather than continuing to take a wait-a ...

Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella, bacteria that can cause pneumonia, and people who engage in open water swimming should be aware of this risk ...

Legionella is a common bacteria found in the environment, and in water systems, especially hot water systems and some species of Legionella bacteria can cause illness, said a health official.

The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System has ordered precautionary testing for all pneumonia patients following the recent discovery of Legionella bacteria at various locations within the Jerry L.