Legionnaire's Disease
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Legionnaire's Disease Prevention
Prevention of Legionnaire's disease includes:
Do not smoke
.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
There is no vaccine for Legionnaire's disease.
Avoid contact with those who have Legionnaire's disease.
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Legionnaire's Disease Outlook
Related Conditions
Acute bronchitis
Bacterial pneumonia
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Breathing difficulty
Cough
Coughing blood
Wheezing
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Last Updated: May 23, 2008
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Legionnaire's Disease References:
Campins M, Ferrer A, Callis L, Pelaz C, Cortes PJ, Pinart N, Vaque J. Nosocomial Legionnaire's disease in a children's hospital. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2000 Mar;19(3):228-34.
Lane G, Ferrari A, Dreher HM. Legionnaire's disease: a current update. Medsurg Nurs. 2004 Dec;13(6):409-14.
Tercelj-Zorman M, Seljak M, Stare J, Mencinger J, Rakovec J, Rylander R, Strle F. A hospital outbreak of Legionella from a contaminated water supply. Arch Environ Health. 2004 Mar;59(3):156-9.
Waterer GW, Baselski VS, Wunderink RG. Legionella and community-acquired pneumonia: a review of current diagnostic tests from a clinician's viewpoint. Am J Med. 2001 Jan;110(1):41-8.
