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As Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Surge, Lawsuits Pile Up
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Can legal liability prompt action where regulation has yet to catch up?
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Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Soar Again, Set New Record
The reported cases of Legionnaires' disease in 2018 increased by 33 percent, according to official federal government data.
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Vast Differences in Legionnaires’ Disease Response by Industry
Outside of healthcare, there are few rules for preventing spread of Legionnaires’ disease in buildings.
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The Rapid Rise of Legionella: Q&A with Patrick Breysse of the CDC
For public health “you have to confront Legionnaires’ disease,” Patrick Breysse, the director of the CDC's National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, said.
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Report: Updated Laws and Collaboration Needed to Control Legionnaires’ Disease, America’s Deadliest Waterborne Illness
A National Academies report has identified deficiencies in plumbing and building codes, policies, and research to prevent the spread of Legionella.