CDC releases report on Legionella in health care facilities
More than 76% of Legionnaires’ disease cases acquired from Legionella exposure in health care facilities can be particularly harsh, including fatal risks to patients, according to a report released from the Centers for Disease Control.
Legionnaires’ disease is a serious type of pneumonia caused by bacteria, called Legionella, that lives in water. Legionella can make people sick when they inhale contaminated water from building water systems that are not adequately maintained.