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(A48.1) Legionnaires disease
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326 569 in individuals diagnosis legionnaires disease confirmed
17 870 deaths with diagnosis legionnaires disease
6% mortality rate associated with the disease legionnaires disease
Diagnosis legionnaires disease is diagnosed Men are 9.23% more likely than Women
178 360
Men receive the diagnosis legionnaires disease
10 221 (5.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis legionnaires disease
7 649 (5.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease legionnaires disease - Men aged 0-5 and Women aged 15-19
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features legionnaires disease
Absence or low individual and public risk
Legionnaires disease - what does this mean
Legionnaires disease is caused by a type of bacteria known as legionella pneumophila, which is found in freshwater environments and can infect humans when they inhale contaminated droplets of water. in some cases, the bacteria can also be spread through contaminated aerosols, such as those generated by cooling towers or hot tubs. symptoms of legionnaires disease can include fever, chills, muscle aches, and a cough, and can range from mild to severe.
What happens during the disease - legionnaires disease
Legionnaires disease is caused by the inhalation of legionella pneumophila bacteria, which is commonly found in water sources such as hot tubs, cooling towers, and air conditioning systems. the bacteria can enter the lungs and cause an infection that leads to pneumonia. symptoms of the disease include fever, chills, muscle aches, and difficulty breathing. in severe cases, it can lead to organ failure and death. treatment typically involves antibiotics and supportive care.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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19 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Legionnaires disease - Prevention
Prevention of legionnaires disease includes regularly cleaning and disinfecting water systems, such as cooling towers, evaporative condensers, hot tubs, whirlpools, and other water systems, using chlorine or other disinfectants, maintaining hot water temperatures above 60°c, and avoiding aerosol-generating procedures.