Legionnaires' disease
Complications of Legionnaires' disease
In some cases,Legionnaires' disease canlead tofurther, life-threatening problems.
Severeinfectioncancause some organs, such as your lungs or kidneys,to stop working properly. Anothercomplication is septic shock . An estimated 10% of otherwise healthy people who develop Legionnaires' disease die due to problems like these.
During 2011 to 2013, there were 84 deaths from Legionnaires disease in England and Wales (including overseas travellers). Most deaths occur in people who are 70 years of age or older.
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dez 2018
Introduction
Legionnaires disease is a serious lung infection that is caused by Legionella bacteria.
How doesLegionnaires disease spread?
Legionnaires disease is caused by Legionella bacteria infecting your lungs. It's usually caught by breathing in small droplets of contaminated water. The infection isn't contagious and can't be spread
Increased risk
Everyone is potentially at risk of developing Legionnaires disease. However,certainthings make it more likely that you will experience a more severe form of the infection. These include: being 50 ye
TreatingLegionnaires' disease
Legionnaires' disease is treated with a course of antibiotics , such as erythromycin or clarithromycin. Antibiotics will be taken as a tablet or capsule, orthrough a continuous drip intoa vein in your
Complications of Legionnaires' disease
In some cases,Legionnaires' disease canlead tofurther, life-threatening problems. Severeinfectioncancause some organs, such as your lungs or kidneys,to stop working properly. Anothercomplication is s
Preventing Legionnaires' disease
The best way to prevent an outbreak of Legionnaires disease is to ensure that any water system under your control is properly maintained and conforms to relevant health and safety regulations. This m
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