Nova Scotia Communicable Diseases Manual Section: Legionellosis (March 2018) 1 LEGIONELLOSIS Confirmed case Clinical illness (see “Clinical Evidence” below) with

C LI P A N D C O P Y What causes Legionnaires’ Disease? Legionnaires’ disease was first described in 1976 when an outbreak infected attendees of the American

Legionellosis protocol1 1.1 Confirmed Case: Clinical illness1 with laboratory confirmation of infection: Isolation of Legionella species from respiratory secretions, lung

WHAT IS LEGIONELLA? Legionella is a type of bacteria that occurs naturally in fresh water sources and soil, but can develop in man- made locations as well. Warm temperature

AER Legionnaires 2019Suggested citation: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Legionnaires’ disease. In: ECDC. Annual epidemiological report for 2019.

National Guidelines for the Control of Legionellosis in Ireland, 2009 Report of Legionnaires’ Disease Subcommittee of the Scientific Advisory Committee Health Protection

(Legionnaires’ disease, Pontiac fever) What is legionellosis? Legionellosis is a bacterial disease caused by Legionella that can cause mild respiratory illness or pneumonia.

Legionella: Drinking Water Health AdvisoryLegionella: Drinking Water Health Advisory I. INTRODUCTION The Health Advisory Program, sponsored by the Office of Water (OW), provides

LEGIONELLOSISLegionnaires’ Disease Fact Sheet What is Legionnaires’ disease? Legionnaires’ disease is a serious type of pneumonia (lung infection) caused

Legionellosis Cause and ControlsLegionellosis Cause and Controls The Legionella bacteria—and the associated Legionnaires’ disease—became famous in 1976