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Legionnaires' disease has been diagnosed in 11 people who stayed at the Sheraton Atlanta

Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Linked to Atlanta Hotel

HealthDay.com - Jul 30, 2019 0

11 people with confirmed Legionnaires' disease attended convention at the hotel; no deaths reported

There was an increase in Legionnaires' Disease from 2014 to 2016

Increase in VA Legionnaires’ Disease Rates From 2014 to 2016

HealthDay.com - Jun 18, 2018 0

Decrease in inpatient VA-linked LD; increase for all users of VA health care likely driven by non-VA LD rates

Legionella has been found in the water systems of hospitals

CDC: Legionella Present in Hospital, Nursing Home Plumbing

HealthDay.com - Jun 7, 2017 0

Effective water management, sanitation programs can reduce the risk of exposure

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