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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- People who use a hot tub on their next vacation might be at a greater risk for a serious strain of pneumonia called Legionnaire's Disease.

Treatment with antibiotics and various modes of mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit were successful. A urinary legionella antigen test was positive for Legionella pneumophila.

The most famous of these infections is the atypical pneumonia called ... One reason treatment might be delayed is that Legionnaires’ disease’s symptoms—high fever, cough, shortness of ...

A nursing facility in Dauphin County has temporarily shut off the water for drinking and cleaning after a resident tested ...

Legionella is the bacteria which can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia. The city recommended the courthouses close last week, although the health department did not require ...

Legionella is a form of bacteria that can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia. In addition to these three buildings, nine others have been treated for Legionella ...

Pneumonia is usually the result of a bacterial or viral infection and you can catch pneumonia from someone who already has it, as you can with the common cold.

Legionnaire’s disease is a type of pneumonia that can become ... If found, we will undertake a treatment plan to disinfect the system, kill any Legionella, and prevent more from growing ...

Walking pneumonia differs from other respiratory infections like flu or cold because it quickly settles in the chest and can leave people feeling short of breath. With walking pneumonia, any ...

According to a notice posted on the Maryland courts website, a member of the clerk’s office is suspected of having been exposed to Legionella Pneumonia. Emergency matters usually heard in the ...