1. Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Legionella pneumophila.
2. The bacteria can be found in natural water sources like lakes and streams, as well as in man-made systems like air conditioning units and hot tubs.
3. Symptoms of Legionnaires' disease include fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle aches, and headaches, and it is treated with antibiotics.
what are three facts about legionnaires disease?
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