Legionella pneumophila is a waterborne pathogen found in natural and man-made water systems. The Legionella bacteria was first identified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in 1976, ...

The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System has ordered precautionary testing for all pneumonia patients following the recent discovery of Legionella bacteria at various locations within the Jerry L. Pettis ...

MOHNTON, Pa. - Officials say test results of the water system at Berks County's South Campus have come back positive for legionella bacteria. The County of Berks was made aware Tuesday of preliminary ...

Oakland County has spent more than $600K on its Legionella response, including testing, filters and flushing system.

Legionnaires' disease, a pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacterium, is the leading cause of reported waterborne disease outbreaks in the United States. Legionella occur naturally in water from many ...