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Legionellosis (Legionnaires' Disease)

...Background

Legionellosis is an infection caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. Legionnaires’ disease acquired its name in 1976 when an outbreak of pneumonia occurred among persons attending a convention of the American Legion in Philadelphia. Later, the bacterium causing the illness was named Legionella. Maine monitors the incidence of Legionellosis through mandatory reporting by health care providers, clinical laboratories and other public health partners.

...Fact Sheets and Documentation

Legionellosis Public Health Fact Sheet Word PDF Legionellosis Surveillance Report – 2005 PDF

 

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