Cuyahoga County shared this explanation: Legionella bacteria can potentially pose a health risk if droplets are inhaled into the lungs from a shower or mist, especially to individuals with ...

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.

Typically, most healthy people exposed to Legionella do not get sick ... ask your doctor to check both a urine sample and a respiratory culture. Those most at risk are people who are 50 years ...