Health experts have reminded British holidaymakers of the risks of contracting a serious infection while on board cruise ships as millions book their getaways for the year. In October, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said its …

Public hot tubs on cruise ships might gross some people out, but paying for a private spa may not actually reduce exposure to dangerous, water-dwelling pathogens. A new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that hot tubs …

Private hot tubs on two cruise ships have been linked to outbreaks of a bacterial lung infection known as legionnaires’ disease, which is a “serious pneumonia,” the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns. On Oct. 24, the CDC warned …

Hot tubs aboard a cruise ship have been linked to outbreaks of a bacterial disease, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced. Between November 2022 and April 2024, eight cases of Legionnaires' disease were reported on a …

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently issued a report about an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on cruise ships. The cause of the outbreak? Hot tubs. The CDC said they were made aware of 12 cases of Legionnaires' disease among travelers on …

Health officials in New Jersey are warning of a Legionnaires' disease outbreak for part of the state that has sickened dozens. The state's Department of Health said 21 people in Middlesex County and 20 people in Union County were sick and tested …

Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. This bacteria can also lead to a milder illness called Pontiac fever, which resembles flu-like symptoms. Here’s what you should know: How does it spread? Legionella bacteria …

(StatePoint) When people go to the hospital, they don’t expect to become sick because of their visit. Yet this has been happening for decades in hospitals across the country partly due to a dangerous bacteria known as Legionella. These bacteria are known …

Illinois health officials are investigating a cluster of three cases of Legionnaires' disease in downstate Shelby County. Officials said all three patients reside in Findlay and reported the onset of their illnesses between July 30 and Aug. 4. In …