We are in the middle of a water crisis in the United States. In just the last few months the country has exploded with water evils from lead and legionnaires diseased water in Flint, Michigan (with a reported 87 Legionnaires’ cases and ten resulting deaths); water treatment concerns in Hannibal, Missouri; to brain eating amoeba […]
Se descubre mortal Enfermedad del Legionario en una fuente en Manzanares, España
Para la versión en Inglés del artículo, haga clic aquí (for the English version of the article, click here) » Durante el mes pasado al parecer se ha generado un pico en la incidencias masivas de la enfermedad del legionario en todo el mundo. En España, en el pequeño pueblo de Manzanares ubicado cerca de […]
Deadly Legionnaires Disease Discovered in Fountain in Manzanares, Spain
Para la versión en español del artículo, haga clic aquí (for the Spanish version of the article, click here) » In the past month it appears that there was a spike in mass incidences of Legionnaires Disease events throughout the world. In Spain, in the small town of Manzanares about 100 miles (177 km) south […]
Importance of Testing for Legionnaire’s Disease and Identifying the Source
In the event of being diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease infection, it is important to understand that there can be no claim made on behalf of the victim unless a determination can be made about the source of the infection and who is potentially liable. Legionnaires’ disease is an infection caused by bacteria known as Legionella. […]
Has The Bronx Legionnaires’ Outbreak Been Under-Reported?
This is not meant to be a grim prediction, but after receiving a number of calls from people who have been affected by the Bronx Legionnaires exposure, it is apparent that the total number of persons that will ultimately become ill from the exposure is likely to be 200 people or more. In Portugal last […]
South Bronx, New York City Legionnaires’ Outbreak
UPDATE 8/10/15: According to today’s press conference by Mayor Bill de Blasio, the death toll for the Bronx outbreak has been increased to 12 people. UPDATE 8/7/15: Latest reports are that New York City officials now saying 10 people have died in the Bronx, New York outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease, and a total of 100 […]
Legionnaires Outbreak at SpringHill Suites Marriott Hotel in Orlando FL
Confirmed Source: Spring Hill Suites Marriot in Altamonte Springs, Florida (Orlando) Sources have confirmed that there has been a legionnaires disease outbreak originating from a hotel near Orlando, in Altamonte Springs, Florida. WFTV.com has identified the hotel as SpringHill Suites Marriott. Other sources have indicated that the Florida Department of Health in conducting an investigation, […]
Using Pulmonary Function Test to Measure Permanent Respiratory Damage
The aftereffects of legionnaires disease generally include the loss or reduction of full respiratory function. Victims of legionnaires disease are many times very active and healthy people. Recent clients have included triathletes, bicycle enthusiasts, and off road hikers. Once the severe symptoms of the disease have been reduced, these individuals still suffered from the inability […]
Hospital Acquired vs Community Acquired Legionnaires’ Disease
There have been a number of recent reports of Legionnaires’ disease being contracted in hospitals (most recently in Cleveland), including VA medical facilities. Most hospitals maintain safe conditions for their patients, but many times it is the hospital location that exposes the victim to legionnaires disease. Important Distinction Between a Hospital Acquired Condition and a […]
Testing for Legionnaires Disease
Is the Urine Antigen test the exclusive test method for confirming or ruling out Legionnaires Disease? NO The diagnosis of Legionnaires disease cannot be based on clinical or radiological evidence alone. There is no single satisfactory laboratory test for Legionnaires disease. Culture results, serology, and antigen detection methods should all be used in conjunction with […]
