In the summer of 2024, Sydney's central business district (CBD) faced an unexpected health challenge. A rare outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 (Lp1), made its presence known among visitors to the bustling area. Legionnaires' disease is no
In the heart of New York City, a silent menace has taken hold. Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia, has recently struck Central Harlem. This outbreak has left 67 people ill and tragically claimed three lives. The culprit? Cooling towers, those towering structures perched on buildings,
In 2022, a private residence in Yorkshire became the unexpected setting for a Legionnaires' disease outbreak. The culprit was traced back to the home's cold-water supply. This was uncovered after thorough testing of both clinical and environmental samples. The bacteria Legionella pneumophila was fou
