Legionnaires' disease

Infectious disease characterized by severe form of infection producing pneumonia

Legionnaires' disease is a form of atypical pneumonia caused by any species of Legionella bacteria, quite often Legionella pneumophila. Signs and symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, high fever, muscle pains, and headaches. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may also occur. This often begins 2–10 days after exposure.

Also known as...

(Legionella) or (Legionnaire's disease), Infection by Legionella pneumophilia (disorder), Legionella pneumonia (disorder), Legionellosis, Infection by Legionella pneumophilia, Legionnaire's disease, Legionella pneumonia, and Legionella

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