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Revision as of 14:05, 11 August 2012

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Risk factors for Legionellosis are:

Weaker immune system from the following also increases the risk of Legionella infection:

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 ==Risk Factors==
-People most at risk of getting sick from the bacteria are older people (usually 65 years of age or older), as well as people who are smokers, or those who have a chronic lung disease (like [[emphysema]]).
+Risk factors for Legionellosis are:
-People who have weak immune systems from diseases like [[cancer]], [[diabetes]], or kidney failure are also more likely to get sick from Legionella bacteria. People who take drugs to suppress (weaken) the immune system (like after a transplant operation or [[chemotherapy]]) are also at higher risk.
+===Common Risk Factors===
+* Old age (usually 65 years of age or older)
+* Smokers
+* Chronic lung disease (like [[emphysema]])
+===Less Common Risk Factors===
+Weaker immune system from the following also increases the risk of Legionella infection:
+* Cancer
+* Diabetes
+* Renal failure
+* Chemotherapy
+* Transplant operation
 ==References==