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legionellosis
(redirected from Legionnaire's)

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legionellosis /le·gion·el·lo·sis/ (le″jin-el-o´sis) disease caused by infection with Legionella pneumophila; see legionnaires' disease and Pontiac fever.
Legionellosis
A disease caused by infection with a Legionella bacterium.
Mentioned in: Legionnaires' Disease

legionellosis
[lē′jənelō′sis]
infection with species of Legionella, which may cause any of several illnesses, including Legionnaires' disease.


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During July and August 2005, two patients with Legionnaire's disease living in 2 countries in Europe were reported to EWGL1NET.
OSHA's technical manual on Legionnaire's Disease (section III, Chapter 7) states that water should not only be stored at a minimum of 140[degrees]F, but it should be "delivered at a minimum of 122[degrees]F to all outlets" to "minimize the growth of Legionella in a system.
Look for a broad-brimmed hat or a Legionnaire's cap with a flap in the back.
 
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