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==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
Most healthy individuals do not become infected with Legionella bacteria after exposure. Major risk factors that predispose to legionellosis include: | |||
* Age (usually 50 years or older) | |||
*Recent travel with an overnight stay outside of the home | |||
* | * Current or former smokers | ||
* Exposure to whirlpool spas | |||
* Recent repairs or maintenance work on domestic plumbing | |||
* Chronic lung disease (namely COPD or emphysema) | |||
* Weakened immune system from diseases like cancer, diabetes, or kidney failure | |||
* Immunosuppressive drug therapy (post-transplant or chemotherapy) | |||
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* Exposure to whirlpool spas | |||
* Recent repairs or maintenance work on domestic plumbing | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Risk Factors
Most healthy individuals do not become infected with Legionella bacteria after exposure. Major risk factors that predispose to legionellosis include:
- Age (usually 50 years or older)
- Recent travel with an overnight stay outside of the home
- Current or former smokers
- Exposure to whirlpool spas
- Recent repairs or maintenance work on domestic plumbing
- Chronic lung disease (namely COPD or emphysema)
- Weakened immune system from diseases like cancer, diabetes, or kidney failure
- Immunosuppressive drug therapy (post-transplant or chemotherapy)