symptoms of legionnaires' disease
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Symptoms What are the symptoms of Legionnaires' disease? The incubation period of Legionnaires' disease is from two to ten days; this is the time it takes before symptoms of the illness appear after being exposed to the bacteria. For several days, the patient may feel tired and weak.
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Signs of Legionnaires' disease This signs and symptoms information for Legionnaires' disease has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Legionnaires' disease signs or Legionnaires' disease symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Legionnaires' disease may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
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Legionella pneumophila Lastly, legionellosis is the infection caused by L. pneumophila and can cause either: Legionnaires' disease, which is characterized by fever, myalgia, cough, pneumonia, or Pontiac fever, a milder illness without pneumonia.
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chronic fatigue syndrome Other common symptoms of CFS include the following: 1  Difficulty concentrating. 2  Fever. 3  Headaches(new type, pattern or severity). 4  Joint pain without swelling or redness. 5  Malaise (generally feeling unwell) after activity, lasting longer than 24 hours. 6  Memory loss. 7  Muscle pain. 8  Sleep disturbances and unrefreshing sleep. 9  Sore throat. 10  Tender lymph nodes.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR At low levels the chance of getting Legionnaires’ disease. from a water source is very slight. The problem arises when high concentrations. of the organism grow in water sources. Water heaters, cooling towers, and. warm, stagnant water can provide ideal conditions for the growth of the. organism.
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Le gion naires' disease : pneumonia that is caused by a bacterium of the genus Legionella (L. pneumophila), that is characterized initially by symptoms resembling influenza (as malaise, headache, and muscular aches) followed by high fever, cough, diarrhea, lobar pneumonia, and mental confusion, and that may be fatal especially in elderly and immunocompromised ...
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- Legionnaires' disease (Legionellosis) is a serious and sometimes fatal form of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Legionella. Although not all cases of Legionnaires' disease are severe, up to ten per cent of cases can be fatal. There are over forty strains of Legionella bacteria but only a few cause disease in humans.
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- Legionella pneumophila antigen—this is the preferred initial test for Legionnaires disease. It detects one of the bacterium's proteins. It is performed on urine and occasionally on another body fluid. It is a rapid way to detect an infection, but it will only detect Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1.
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- Legionnaires' disease is a serious lung disease (pneumonia) with chills, high temperature (fever) and muscle pains. You get the infection by breathing in droplets of water which contain legionella germs (bacteria) from contaminated water systems.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR A. Early symptoms of the illness are much like the flu. After a short time (in some cases a day or two), more severe pneumonia-like symptoms may appear. Not all individuals with Legionnaires' disease experience the same symptoms. Some may have only flu-like symptoms, but to others the disease can be fatal.
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Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever - Topic Overview Legionnaire's disease symptoms usually appear 2 days to 2 weeks after a person is exposed to the bacteria. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Pontiac fever symptoms include fever and muscle aches. Symptoms usually appear 1 to 2 days after a person is exposed to the bacteria.
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- Legionnaires' disease: Related Medical Conditions. To research the causes of Legionnaires' disease, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Legionnaires' disease: 1  Legionella pneumophila. 2  L pneumophila. 3  Atypical pneumonia. 4  Pulmonary infection. 5  Pontiac fever.
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Demolition Dust: Hazards and Control The disease can appear as a mild, flu-like respiratory illness, often with a combination of symptoms that can include general malaise, fever, chest pain, cough, headache, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, joint and muscle pains, chills, and hoarseness.
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Fifth disease Signs and symptoms [edit]. Fifth disease starts with a low-grade fever, headache, rash, and cold-like symptoms, such as a runny or stuffy nose. These symptoms pass, then a few days later the rash appears. The bright red rash most commonly appears in the face, particularly the cheeks.
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Legionnaires' disease Legionnaires' disease is an acute respiratory infection caused by a common bacteria that results in a serious case of pneumonia. It first became a well-known disease in 1976 when a serious outbreak occurred among a large number of people attending an American Legion convention.
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Understanding Fifth Disease -- Symptoms The symptoms of fifth disease include: 1  Low-grade fever. 2  Bright red cheeks. 3  A flat or raised red rash, usually on the arms and legs, which lasts from two to 39 days and may itch; the rash fades from the center of red areas toward the edges, giving it a lacy appearance.  Less commonly, headache, sore throat, and joint pain.
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Fatigue Other symptoms of CFS may include: 1  loss of memory or concentration. 2  feeling unrefreshed after a night’s sleep. 3  chronic insomnia (and other sleep disorders)  muscle 1  pain. frequent headaches.  multijoint pain without redness or 1  swelling. frequent sore throat.  tender lymph nodes in your neck and armpits.
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Legionnaires' Disease Legionnaires' disease usually begins with a headache, pain in the muscles and a general feeling of unwellness. These symptoms are followed by high fever (up to 40-40.5°C or about 104-105°F) and shaking chills. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur.
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Legionnaires' disease Legionnaires' disease is a type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. The bacterial species responsible for Legionnaires' disease is L. pneumophila. Major symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, and a cough that is initially nonproductive.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Severity ranges from a mild cough and low fever to rapidly progressive pneumonia, coma, and death. Not all individuals with Legionnaires' disease experience the same symptoms. Pontiac fever is a non-pneumonia disease with a short incubation period of one to three days.Full recovery usually occurs in two to five days without medical intervention and no deaths have been reported.egionnaires' disease is a common name for one of the several illnesses caused by Legionnaires' disease bacteria (LDB). Legionnaires' disease is an infection of the lungs and is a form of pneumonia. More than 43 species of Legionella have been identified and more than 20 linked with human diseases.
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- The bacterium is named after a 1976 outbreak, during which some people who went to a Philadelphia convention of the American Legion suffered from a new type of pneumonia (lung infection) that became known as Legionnaires’ disease. A milder infection, also caused by Legionella, is called Pontiac fever. The term legionellosis (LEE-juh-nuh-low-sis) may be used to refer to either Legionnaires' disease or Pontiac fever. About the Disease Causes, how it spreads, people at increased risk, signs and symptoms, treatment and complications….
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR F. Transmission. 1  The likelihood of contracting Legionnaires' disease is related to the level of contamination in the water source, the susceptibility of the person exposed, and the intensity of exposure to the contaminated water. 2  The disease has been associated with domestic hot-water systems in a number of outbreaks.
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Legionnaires' Disease Also known as Legionellosis, it is a form of pneumonia. Legionellosis is an infection caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. The disease has two distinct forms: Legionnaires' disease, the more severe form of infection which includes pneumonia, and Pontiac fever, a milder illness.lso known as Legionellosis, it is a form of pneumonia. Legionellosis is an infection caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. The disease has two distinct forms: Legionnaires' disease, the more severe form of infection which includes pneumonia, and Pontiac fever, a milder illness.
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- In some cases, Legionnaires' disease can lead to further, life-threatening problems. Severe infection can cause some organs, such as your lungs or kidneys, to stop working properly. Another complication is septic shock.
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Legionnaires' Disease However, the number of infections is probably higher because many infections aren’t diagnosed or reported. Some cases are so mild that affected individuals never seek treatment. The symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease are similar to those of other types pneumonia. These symptoms may include fever, chills, and a cough. Many people who are exposed to Legionella don’t become sick. When illness does occur, however, it’s important to see a doctor right away.