Legionnaires DiseaseLegionnaires Disease is the name of a disease caused by the genus of Gram negative bacteria Legionella.
Legionnaires Disease is among the most severe forms of infection that includes pneumonia. Pontiac fever is a milder respiratory illness without pneumonia caused by the same bacterium.
Legionnaires Disease acquired its name in 1976 The fatality rate of
Legionnaires Disease has ranged from 5 to 30 percent during various outbreaks. Patients with
Legionnaires Disease usually have fever, chills, and a cough,
