What is it?
Bacterial infection that is not contagious.
Symptoms occur 2-10 days after exposure to when first infected.
Countries affected are:
North America
Canada
United States of America (Alaska, Hawaii, Oahu, Maui)
Europe & Russia
Belgium
Italy (Sardinia, Sicily)
Netherlands
Spain (Spain Majorca, Minorca, Balearic Islands, Ibiza, Formentera, Canary Islands, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura)
United Kingdom
Middle East
United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi)
Asia
Diagnosis tests
Urinary Antigen Test (UAT) – Preferred rapid test
Bacterial culture : Sputum, tracheal aspirate, or bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid
Direct Fluorescent Antibody (DFA) Test
PCR / Molecular Testing
Serology
Chest X-ray
CT scan
Cause
Bacteria: Legionella
Bacteria found in water areas (rivers, lakes, baths, spas, hospitals, buildings containing bathroom facilities, air conditioning devices).
Source: https://www.histopathology-india.net/Legion.htm
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Symptoms
Headache which is on and off or a constant headache longer than 24 hours?
High temperature greater than 38°C (100°F) or over and/or chills and sweats longer than 72 hours?
Slow heart beat with fever episode?
Aching, painful muscles, muscle cramps/spasms/stiffness?
Initially a persistent dry cough which has now become a chesty cough with yellow/green and/or blood stained phlegm?
Chest pain?
Dry cough longer than three weeks or breathing difficulties?
Abdominal pain and/or are constant violently vomiting or vomiting longer than two days (one day if a child)?
Diarrhoea ?Slurred speech and drowsiness?
Complications /Information to beware of/General tips: Medical Emergency Condition
Do not wait, phone for an ambulance
This condition can lead to:
This condition may show similar symptoms to:
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