Legionella pneumophila is a waterborne pathogen found in natural and man-made water systems. The Legionella bacteria was first identified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in 1976, ...

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, researchers investigate the transmission of the causative agent of legionellosis, Legionella pneumophila, ...

A shower head is a perforated nozzle that distributes water over solid angle a focal point of use, generally overhead the bather. Image by DO'Neil (CC BY-SA 3.0) A shower head is a perforated nozzle ...

Contaminated water with elevated levels of Legionella bacteria has been found in at least six federal government buildings open to the public, though the problem is likely more widespread, a new ...

Sep. 6—Cheshire Medical Center has partially eradicated a potentially harmful bacteria from its hot-water system, where it was detected late last month, but certain areas require more testing to ...

The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System has ordered precautionary testing for all pneumonia patients following the recent discovery of Legionella bacteria at various locations within the Jerry L. Pettis ...

SAN DIEGO — The entire water supply system at Rady Children's Hospital had to be disinfected overnight after a potentially deadly bacterium, Legionella, was detected. Water levels were back to normal ...

After a patient's death, the state health department found germs that cause Legionnaires’ disease in the water at St.