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Legionnaires' disease acquired its name in 1976 when an [[outbreak]] of pneumonia occurred among people attending a convention of the American Legion in Philadelphia. On January 18, 1977 the causative agent was identified as a previously unknown [[bacterium]], subsequently named ''Legionella''. | Legionnaires' disease acquired its name in 1976 when an [[outbreak]] of pneumonia occurred among people attending a convention of the American Legion in Philadelphia. On January 18, 1977 the causative agent was identified as a previously unknown [[bacterium]], subsequently named ''Legionella''. | ||
An estimated 8,000 to 18,000 people get legionellosis in the United States each year. | An estimated 8,000 to 18,000 people get legionellosis in the United States each year. Some people can be infected with the ''Legionella'' bacterium and have only mild symptoms or no illness at all. | ||
Outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease receive significant media attention. However, this disease usually occurs as a single, isolated case not associated with any recognized outbreak. When outbreaks do occur, they are usually recognized in the summer and early autumn, though cases may occur at any time of year. The fatality rate of Legionnaires' disease has ranged from 5 to 30% during various outbreaks. | Outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease receive significant media attention. However, this disease usually occurs as a single, isolated case not associated with any recognized outbreak. When outbreaks do occur, they are usually recognized in the summer and early autumn, though cases may occur at any time of year. The fatality rate of Legionnaires' disease has ranged from 5 to 30% during various outbreaks. | ||
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* CDC Legionellosis [http://www.cdc.gov/legionella/patient_facts.htm] | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Legionnaires' disease acquired its name in 1976 when an outbreak of pneumonia occurred among people attending a convention of the American Legion in Philadelphia. On January 18, 1977 the causative agent was identified as a previously unknown bacterium, subsequently named Legionella.
An estimated 8,000 to 18,000 people get legionellosis in the United States each year. Some people can be infected with the Legionella bacterium and have only mild symptoms or no illness at all.
Outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease receive significant media attention. However, this disease usually occurs as a single, isolated case not associated with any recognized outbreak. When outbreaks do occur, they are usually recognized in the summer and early autumn, though cases may occur at any time of year. The fatality rate of Legionnaires' disease has ranged from 5 to 30% during various outbreaks.
Sources
- CDC Legionellosis [2]