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Everything you should know about : Legionnaires' Disease

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  Legionnaires' disease is usually described as it is the severe form of pneumonia, which is lung inflammation, caused by infection. This infection is caused by a bacterium called legionella. Some people will catch Legionnaires' disease by inhaling the bacteria through water or soil. People like older adults, smokers and people with weakened immune systems are mainly affected by  Legionnaires' disease. And also, the legionella bacteria causes Pontiac fever which is a mild illness that usually resembles the flu. Pontiac fever will clear on its own but if you cannot take proper treatment for Legionnaires' disease, it can be fatal.And also immediate treatment with the help of antibiotics  usually causes Legionnaires' disease, Most of the people will continue to face problems after treatment. Symptoms After 2 to 10 days of the exposure to legionella bacteria which usually develops Legionnaires' disease. It most often begins with the following symptoms: Headache Musc...