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Legionnaires' disease outbreaks and investigation over 50 years
182people
The 1976 Philadelphia outbreak sickened 182 people.
The article reviews the 1976 Philadelphia outbreak that led to the identification of Legionella pneumophila, the major 2000 outbreak linked to Melbourne Aquarium, and evidence that cases are increasing.
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- 182people
The 1976 Philadelphia outbreak sickened 182 people.
“In total, 182 people fell ill and 29 died.”
- 29people
The 1976 Philadelphia outbreak killed 29 people.
“In total, 182 people fell ill and 29 died.”
- 2,000people
More than 2,000 American Legion members attended the 1976 conference at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel.
“More than 2,000 members of the American Legion attended the conference at the hotel.”