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Disease Specifics
Provides an overview of legionellosis, including etiologic agent, risk factors, common sources of infection, and pathogenesis… -
Clinical Features
Describes characteristics of Legionnaires’ disease and Pontiac fever… -
Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Provides an overview of various clinical tests used to identify Legionella, what treatment options are available, and how to best minimize …
Legionnaires’ Disease on Rise in US–2016 Update
Underrecognized, and underdiagnosed, Legionnaires’ disease can be fatal. Learn what you need to know to recognize and manage this bacterial infection in this CDC Expert Commentary by Laura A. Cooley, MD, MPHTM.
Legionnaires’ Disease Fact Sheet for Clinicians [2 pages]
This fact sheet describes diagnosis, testing, treatment, reporting, etiology, transmission, risk factors, and prevention of Legionnaires’ disease.
- Page last reviewed: May 31, 2016
- Page last updated: June 14, 2016
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