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Legionnaires' disease, also known as legionellosis or Legion fever, is a form of atypical pneumonia caused by any type of Legionella bacteria. Over 90% of cases of Legionnaires' disease are caused by Legionella pneumophila.
Other causative species include L. longbeachae, L. feeleii, L. micdadei, and L. anisa. These species cause a less severe infection known as Pontiac fever, which resembles acute influenza. These bacterial species can be water-borne or present in soil, whereas L. pneumophila has only been found in aquatic systems, where it is symbiotically present in aquatic-borne amoebae. It thrives in temperatures between 25 and 45 °C (77 and 113 °F), with an optimum temperature of 35 °C (95 °F). During infection, the bacterium invades macrophages and lung epithelial cells and reproduces within the infected cells.
The length of time between exposure to the bacteria and the appearance of symptoms is generally two to 10 days, but can rarely extend to as much as 20 days. For the general population, among those exposed between 0.1 to 5% develop disease, while among those in hospital between 0.4 to 14% develop disease.
Legionnaires' disease is caused by a type of bacteria called Legionella. The bacteria got its name in 1976, when people at a Philadelphia convention of the American Legion suffered from an outbreak of the disease. Although this type of bacteria was around before 1976, more illness from Legionnaires' disease is being detected now. Each year, between 8,000 and 18,000 people are hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease in the U.S. However, many infections are not diagnosed or reported, so this number may be higher. More illness is usually found in the summer and early fall, but it can happen any time of year. Brought to you by the IAQ Video Network www.IAQTV.com
Our Chief Health Editor Dr. Partha Nandi looks at what exactly is Legionnaires' Disease. ◂ WXYZ 7 Action News is metro Detroit's leading source for breaking news, weather warnings, award-winning investigative reports, sports and entertainment. WXYZ 7 Action News is Detroit's breaking news and weather leader. Channel 7 - on-air, online at WXYZ.com and always Taking Action for You. For more download the WXYZ mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/iOS-wxyz Android: http://bit.ly/wxyzplay
A short informative video explaining how Legionnaires Disease is spread and how Legionella bacteria in water systems can cause the illness in people.
Film about the history, cause and effect of Legionnaires' Disease. This video was made from material preserved by the BFI National Archive. Find out more: http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b1676626~S3
Marvin Montgomery didn’t know a thing about Legionnaires’ disease until it almost killed him. “I thought I was a goner for sure,” said a still sickly Montgomery, 36, speaking to the Daily News from his bed at Harlem Hospital. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nydailynews Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nydnvideo Friend us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenewyorkdailynews Follow us on Tumblr: http://nydailynews.tumblr.com/
New York is facing the largest outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in its history: eight people have died from the respiratory illness since early July, and nearly 100 cases have been reported. Hari Sreenivasan learns more from Dr. Anne Schuchat of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. View the full story/ transcript: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/caused-legionnaires-disease-outbreak-nyc/#transcript
Legionnaires Disease is not transferred from person-to-person. Instead, the disease is contracted when people breathe in mist or vapor that contains the Legionella pneumophila. http://www.legionellacontrol.com/
Legionnaires' disease is one of the most famous medical detective stories, especially irritating for its missteps and frustrations. When 180 Legionnaires contract pneumonia-like symptoms after a Philadelphia Convention and 29 of them die, doctors and scientists are mystified. The determination of one scientist helps to determine the cause and likely vector of this deadly disease.
What you need to know about the flu and a recent string of Legionnaires disease!
(What is Legionnaires Disease?) In this health science 320 video, we overview of the acute bronchopneumonia bacterial disease called Legionnaires Disease.
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Get your free audiobook or ebook: http://zaxo.space/sabk/35/en/B00G3U0CFE/book Legionnaires disease, a potentially fatal type of pneumonia primarily affecting elderly and immuno-compromised persons, is caused by the ubiquitous environmental bacterium Legionella pneumophila. This book offers authoritative reviews of different facets of its virulence, focusing on comparative phagocyte infection, virulence gene regulation, biochemical functions of effector proteins and cellular pathogen-host interactions, as well as host responses and immunity to L. pneumophila. Taken together, the contributions in this compilation provide a state-of-the-art overview of current insights into the molecular pathogenesis of the opportunistic and potentially fatal pathogen L. pneumophila.
This toolbox talk covers the health risks associated with legionella disease and looks at how it can spread in your workplace. Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal form of lung infection. It’s usually caught by breathing in small droplets of contaminated water. Click here to find out more. https://www.velpic.com/toolbox-talks/item/legionnaires-disease.html
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The number of confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease tied to a Memphis motel is up to eight. There are also 27 probable cases and seven suspect cases. The La Quinta Inn at 2979 Millbranch Road was closed by the Shelby County Health Department September 22.
Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease in Niagara County ◂ WKBW provides local news for all of Western New York, Buffalo, NY and the Niagara Falls NY region 7 Eyewitness News is Buffalo's Source for news, sports, weather, and good things happening every day. For more download the WKBW mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/iOS-wkbw Android: http://bit.ly/wkbw-android
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Bronx Town Hall Meeting on Legionnaires’ Disease Event Start at 9:15 Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx August 3, 2015
Mayor de Blasio Provides Update on Legionnaires' Disease Blue Room City Hall New York, NY 10007 July 30, 2015
"Impact of Electronic Faucets and Water Efficiency Guidelines on a Legionnaires Disease Outbreak in a Healthcare Facility" | Tim Keane - Legionella Risk Management, Inc. This case study is of a healthcare facility less than a year old that had a Legionnaires' disease outbreak. Data collected from this Legionnaires' disease outbreak demonstrated conclusively the impact of very low flow electronic faucets on Legionella colonization. Sample sets obtained from electronic faucets, shower mixing valves and standard manual faucets showed statistically relevant results. The percent of samples positive for Legionella collected from each type of fixture were: 1. electronic faucets -- 61%, 2. shower mixing valves -- 13% and 3. manual faucets -- 0 %. In new construction there are a myriad of codes an...
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Bronx Town Hall : FACTS ABOUT LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE: PANEL DISCUSSION & Q&A; Concourse Village Community Center 777 Concourse Village East, Bronx August 11, 2015
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Some say it was radiation, some say there was acid on the microphone,
Some say a combination that turned their hearts to stone,
But whatever it was, it drove them to their knees.
Oh, Legionnaire's disease.
I wish I had a dollar for everyone that died within that year,
Got 'em hot by the collar, plenty an old maid shed a tear,
Now within my heart, it sure put on a squeeze.
Oh, that Legionnaire's disease.
Granddad fought in a revolutionary war, father in the War of 1812,
Uncle fought in Vietnam and then he fought a war all by himself,
But whatever it was, it came out of the trees.
Oh, that Legionnaire's disease.