Legionnaires Disease/Pontiac Fever by Bella Brosi https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw K101 Class Project - Option 2 en-us 2020-12-11 06:52:29 UTC 2026-01-02 16:37:31 UTC hello@padlet.com bbrosi https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009021409 2020-12-11 06:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009021409 What is Legionnaires Disease? bbrosi https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009023210 Legionnaires disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by an infection of Legionella pneumophila, a naturally occuring bacteria that can also cause a milder illness called Pontiac Fever. The bacteria is usually inhaled or swallowed in microscopic water droplets, but can also be spread via soil or aspiration. (Source)(Source)]]> 2020-12-11 06:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009023210 What is the causative agent? bbrosi https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009023844 Legionella pneumophila ]]> 2020-12-11 06:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009023844 Symptoms and Complications bbrosi https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009033065
  • shortness of breath
  • fever
  • cough
  • muscle aches 
  • headache
  • may cause gastrointestinal symptoms
  • mental changes such as confusion
    • Legionnaires disease can cause lung failure and can even be fatal if left untreated.
    ]]>     2020-12-11 07:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009033065     Diagnosis bbrosi https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009036652 An x-ray can confirm the presence of pneumonia. To test if the infection is specifically caused by Legionella, doctors will perform a urine test or by taking a phelgm sample from the lungs. See a doctor if you believe you have been exposed, espeically if you are older and or are a smoker, as those are risk factors.]]> 2020-12-11 07:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009036652 Forensic Files episode bbrosi https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009037877 Details the 1976 Philadelphia outbreak of Legionaries (and how the disease got its name)]]> 2020-12-11 07:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009037877 Prevention bbrosi https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009099929 Outbreaks are common in human made water systems such as pools, hot tubs, cooling towers, and plumbing systems. Proper management of water systems is key to preventing outbreaks. ]]> 2020-12-11 07:57:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009099929 Treatment bbrosi https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009106818 People infected with Legionella are usually treated with antibiotics, although the disease is likely underdiagnosed. However, it is usually treated successfully.]]> 2020-12-11 08:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009106818 bbrosi https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009123172 2020-12-11 08:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009123172 bbrosi https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009149548 "Legionella: A reemerging pathogen"
    The incidence rate of Legionaries disease and the mortality rate among immoncomprised patients remains high, therefore Legionaries remains a major public health threat. Better detection methods are needed and effective water management programs are needed.]]>     2020-12-11 08:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009149548     Featured Scientist Loreen Herwaldt bbrosi https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009151802 University of Iowa]]> 2020-12-11 08:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009151802 Fun Fact: How did the disease get its name? bbrosi https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009159850 In 1976, members of the Pennsylvania American Legion went to the Bellevue Hotel for their annual convention. However, within days of the convention, several men had died or been hospitalized with a mysterious illness. It took months to figure out the cause- Legionella that had thrived in the hotel's cooling system had infected several of the Legionaries and even some pedestrians on the street. 200 people became ill and 34 died as a result of this outbreak. (More)]]> 2020-12-11 08:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009159850 bbrosi https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009167240 2020-12-11 08:45:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009167240 bbrosi https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009168375 2020-12-11 08:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bbrosi/glzgqqsapgyuraaw/wish/1009168375