Diseases that are Caused by Legionella

Legionnaire’s Disease 

What is this disease?
Legionnaire’s disease is a disease that is only contagious threw the inhalation of infected water. This disease can be caught by anyone but has higher risk to people
65 years or older
Smokers
People with other prior diseases
People with compromised immune systems
This disease can be fatal in many cases.
What are the symptoms of Legionnaire’s disease?
Some symptoms of legionnaires disease are chills, aches, blood in urine, high fever, and a cough.
What is the treatment for legionaires disease?
In most cases it can be cured with antibiotics.

Pontiac Fever 

What is this disease?
Pontiac fever is a milder form of Legionnaire’s disease caused by the bacteria Legionella. This disease is found in the same location that you can find Legionnaire’s disease. This disease also has the possibility to mutate into legionnaires disease and become fatal.
This disease also can effect everyone but has higher risk towards people with
65 years or older
Smokers
People with other prior diseases
People with compromised immune systems
What are symptoms of Pontiac Fever?
The symptoms of Pontiac Fever includes medium grade fever, muscle aches, and headaches. Unlike Legionnaires disease it does not cause pneumonia.
What is the treatments for pontiac fever?
There is no treatment for pontiac fever the symptoms just disappear on there own.