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Legionnaires' disease
A type of pneumonia (lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection) caused by legionella bacteria.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
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I love to go to a local spa. Am I at more risk for contracting Legionnaires' Disease?
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