Infection Incidence
By its unique transmission and infection methods,
Legionella pneumophila has proved to be a successful pathogen.
According to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report by The
Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, so far this year (as of April 25, 2008) there have been 503
cases of Legionellosis (Legionnaire’s
Disease) in the
For a bacterium that was first discovered after gifting itself in an unexpected batch of not-so-patriotic party favors, Legionella pneumophila is responsible for a significant number of infection in humans everywhere!
To see the current week’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report for incidence statistics of Legionellosis or other reportable diseases, visit the follwing site: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/
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