FAQ Legionnaires' Disease

Legionnaires Disease | FAQ

 

What are the long-term side effects of Legionnaires’ disease?

Even if Legionnaires’ disease is diagnosed and successfully treated, the survivor may be significantly affected for many years or even the rest of his or her life. A follow-up study (Lettinga 2002) of 122 survivors of an outbreak in the Netherlands found:

  • Fatigue in 75% of patients
  • Neurologic symptoms in 66%
  • Neuromuscular symptoms in 63%
  • Posttraumatic stress disorder in 15%
  • Health-related quality of life > 1.5 years

According to Victor L. Yu, MD, an infectious disease specialist and Legionnaires’ disease expert, “As with any acute illness, patients who recover from Legionnaires’ disease can suffer long term side effects. The most common are fatigue and lack of energy for several months.”

To see first-hand accounts of people who have survived Legionnaires’ disease or lost loved ones to it, see Quotes from Legionnaires Disease Survivors.

What can help you manage water quality?

Our easy to use cloud software-as-a-service application can help manage water systems in commercial buildings, hotels, restaurants, hospitals. It allows organizations to monitor and manage the quality of water resources through a cloud-based platform. This type of software provides real-time data on water quality parameters such as pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity, and allows managers to track trends and changes in water quality over time. You can use features such as predictive analytics, data visualization, and automated alerts to help your organization quickly identify and respond to potential water quality issues. Cloud water quality management software is especially useful for industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, and water treatment facilities that rely on clean water for their operations. Organizations can ensure compliance with regulations, improve operational efficiency, and protect the health and safety of your employees and the environment.

return to menu