We have commented here about the risks associated with Cruise Travel, and the exposure on Cruise Ships to Legionella bacteria in water sources. Recently Norwegian Cruise Lines acknowledged an exposure to legionella on at least four (4) of its cruises on the Norwegian Prima that departed Florida on January 22, January 29, February 5, and […]
Hot Tub outbreak of 14 cases of Legionnaires’ Disease in Orange Beach Alabama
Another Hot Tub outbreak of 14 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Orange Beach Alabama at the Turquoise Place Condo Complex located in Baldwin County Alabama. Legionnaires’ is a tragic disease that is completely preventable. Poor water maintenance and treatment of hot tubs and pools routinely result in cases such as this. The good news is […]
Travel Related Infectious Disease : Snow-birds and holiday travel
The CDC identifies Legionnaires Disease victims in terms of “Travel Related Infectious Disease” because in most cases the victim is in a new environment and usually on holiday or traveling. Many of the clients we represent are in fact holiday travelers who leave home for only a few days and stay at a hotel. Most […]
