Tag: Legionellosis
Pneumonia in Argentina: legionellosis in question?
NEW PNEUMONIA. 22 cases of pneumonia probably linked to Legionella (a bacterium) have been reported in a clinic in Argentina. 6 people died. The tracks of the flu or the…
Legionellosis: how do you catch it, in water, air conditioning?
Legionellosis is caused by Legionella, a bacterium present in aqueous environments (hot water, air conditioning, lake, mud, swimming pool). It would probably be the cause of the mysterious pneumonia observed…
Legionellosis: beware of air conditioners and hot tubs
News Published on 07/19/2022 at 3:40 p.m. Updated 07/19/2022 at 3:40 p.m. Reading 2 mins. In periods of high heat, bacteria can develop in stagnant water, such as those of…