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History of Legionnaires’ Disease: Mysterious Outbreaks and Global Health Concern
Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Lagionella pneumophila. Although Legionnaires’ disease was officially identified in 1976, evidence later showed that Legionella had been causing human infections decades earlier. Today, it is recognized as an important waterborne infection worldwide. Early Evidence: Legionella Before Its Discovery Several pneumonia outbreaks occured around the world…
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Legionnaires’ Disease: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention Strategies
Introduction Legionnaiers’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by infection with Legionella bacteria. It belongs to a group of illnesses known as legionellosis, which also includes Pontiac fever, a milder respiratory illness without pneumonia. The disease gained worldwide attention after an outbreak of severe pneumonia among attendees of an American Legion convention in…