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Weaker immune system from the following also increases the risk of Legionella infection: | Weaker immune system from the following also increases the risk of Legionella infection: | ||
* Cancer | * [[Cancer]] | ||
* Diabetes | * [[Diabetes]] | ||
* Renal failure | * [[Renal failure]] | ||
* Chemotherapy | * [[Chemotherapy]] | ||
* Transplant operation | * Transplant operation | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Risk Factors
Risk factors for Legionellosis are:
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