Summer days spent swimming in lakes are a cherished pastime for many of us. But for one 77-year-old man, a refreshing dip ...

Following Pope Francis’ diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia, respiratory doctors are speaking about the condition. The Vatican ...

As Pope Francis battles dangerous lung infection, here’s what you need to know about the causes, symptoms, prevention tips ...

Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella -- a bacterium that can cause pneumonia -- said ...

A Maryland Department of Health email obtained by The Baltimore Sun says testing and treatment for the Legionella bacteria found at a state psychiatric hospital could “take a few weeks” to ...

KEY POINTS A 77-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a 4-day history of progressive weakness resulting in recurrent sudden falls at home. He also described fever and cough, ...

S aureus, Moraxella catarrhalis, Legionella species ... Cassiere HA. Severe Pneumonia in the Elderly: Risks, Treatment, and Prevention. MedGenMed 1(3), 1999 [formerly published in Medscape ...

Q. Is it true that you can get Legionnaires’ disease from gagging on a drink of water? This has got to be bogus. A. While this sounds like an urban myth, it is true. Most people become ...

The bacteria that cause Legionnaires’ disease have been detected in the water of a downtown Cook County office building that also houses a children’s day care center. Testing also found heightened ...

Outbreaks of Legionella, which spread via mist or water vapor and can lead to pneumonia-like symptoms ... researchers may be able to design better treatment and decontamination protocols.

Grove Hospital Center showers were closed down for six days beginning Jan. 30, as the state-run mental hospital dealt with ...

Racquel Bazos, Tribune News Service A public health expert said the city of Baltimore should commit to additional Legionella ...