legionnaires' disease

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Legionnaires'_disease

infectious disease characterized by severe form of infection producing pneumonia

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Form of atypical pneumonia

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Legionnaires' disease is a form of atypical pneumonia caused by any species of Legionella bacteria, quite often Legionella pneumophila. Signs and symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, high fever, muscle pains, and headaches. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may also occur. This often begins 2???10 days after exposure.

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Legionnaires' disease

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