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What are the pathologist findings to determine legionnaires disease?
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Can legionnaires disease reoccur?
Yes, Legionnaires' disease can reoccur. This disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by a bacterium known as legionella.
Where does Legionnaires' Disease get its name from?
Legionnaires disease was given its name because of where and when the first cases happened. The first cases were during a convention of the American Legion.
Can hair analysis determine if a person died of Legionnaires Disease?
yes because haie cells remain allived after human death.
How may Legionnaires' disease be said to be a common affliction?
Approximately 10,000-40,000 people in the United States develop Legionnaires' disease annually.
What is an illness that starts with l?
Legionnaires Disease
In what city did the first outbreak of 'Legionnaires Disease' take place?
Legionnaires Disease first occurred at a convention in a hotel, I believe in Philadelphia PA if I remember correctly.
The outbreak of Legionnaires' disease started in what city?
Philadelphia
What are the release dates for Medical Detectives - 1996 Legionnaires' Disease 1-7?
Medical Detectives - 1996 Legionnaires' Disease 1-7 was released on: USA: 7 November 1996
Why do you have to eradicate stagnant water your surroundings?
Because it can cause Legionnaires Disease
When was Legionnaires disease first discovered?
The CDC discovered the cause of Legionnaires disease in 1979. This does not mean that this was a new disease. The CDC believes that previous unsloved cases on pneumonia can now be related back to Legionnaires disease.
Why was legionnaires given such an odd name?
Legionnaires disease was given its name because of where and when the first cases happened. The first cases were during a convention of the American Legion.
What is the prognosis for patients of Legionnaires' disease?
severe cases of Legionnaires' disease may cause scarring in the lung tissue as a result of the infection. Renal failure, if it occurs, is reversible and renal function returns as the patient's health improves.
