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 […]
Thin Skull Doctrine and Legionnaires’ Disease
The Thin Skull Doctrine (or Eggshell skull rule) is a common rule in the United States that a negligent offender who causes injury to another cannot complain or reduce their responsibility if the victim has some weakened condition. The thin skull or eggshell skull rule refers to the example where a victim with a frail […]
Portugal: Confirming the Source of the Outbreak
With any Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, the first order of business is to confirm the source of the outbreak to prevent further exposure to the legionella bacteria. As of Friday, November 14, Portuguese news source iOnline is reporting: Officials hope to have today until midnight test results that could confirm the source of the outbreak of […]
Analysis of Legionnaires Outbreak in Portugal
Este artigo foi traduzido para o Português pelo Google Translate. Para ler a versão em Português, clique aqui. While the world reacts to the epidemic of ebola in Western Africa, a record outbreak of over 300 Legionnaires Disease victims is straining the health care resources of the small town of Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal, […]
Legionnaires’ Disease Class Action Claim
When an outbreak of legionnaires disease (also known as legionellosis or Legion fever) occurs there is generally a report of the events, where the Center for Disease Control is contacted and the source of the exposure is identified. While there are cases of outbreaks numbering into the hundreds of patients, most commonly the identified persons […]
Legionnaires’ Disease Vs. Ebola Virus
Much of the world health news of late centers on the outbreak of ebola in Africa. As a result, some may wonder, what is the difference between Legionnaires’ disease and the Ebola virus? Ebola is a deadly virus (not a bacterial infection), and one that is extremely difficult to treat. And because the virus is contracted […]
Risk of Contracting Legionnaires’ Disease While Traveling Abroad
When traveling overseas many travelers alert themselves with diseases from insects, stomach viruses or diarrhea. Foreign travelers should also be vigilant on the potential exposure to legionnaires disease. Two Legionnaires’ Disease Victims While Traveling Abroad The death of a Cambridge, England pensioner was confirmed to be from Legionnaires’ disease by the local coroner. Ray Jones […]
Legionnaires Disease Infection Among the Elderly
Legionnaires disease is generally contracted by those with weak immune systems. While legionnaires disease is found in young children, and those with a strong health condition, it is those that are weak, either from age, or other illness that contract the disease. Hospital Outbreaks The statement that the best way not to get sick is […]
Legionnaires’ Disease Expert Witnesses
One of the initial focuses of a claim arising from an outbreak of Legionnaire’s Disease is that of an expert (also known as an expert witness). In most complicated cases an expert will most certainly be required. Role of Experts in Legionnaires’ Outbreak Case Most of the legionnaires issues will involve medical causation and extent […]
