Public Health Archives - Edward Tyson

Lincoln, NH Legionnaires Disease Outbreak

Legionnaires’ Disease in Lincoln, NH Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium *Legionella pneumophila*. This bacterium is commonly found in water sources, particularly in warm, stagnant water. While the disease is not contagious, it can be spread through the inhalation of contaminated water droplets, typically from sources like air conditioning … Read more

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