What Is Legionnaires' Disease And How Many People Does It Affect?

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Tue, 08/13/2019 - 7:18pm

Legionnaires' disease is a serious type of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacterium, which is found in fresh water, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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