Prevention of Legionnaires Disease Outbreak and Risk Factors
Prevention of Legionnaires Disease Outbreak
Health Lav89 - Prevention of Legionnaires Disease Outbreak and Risk Factors. Legionnaire disease outbreaks can be prevented by cleaning and disinfection of water bodies (any type of water reservoir or water dispenser) such as swimming pools, water distribution systems, and spas.
Smoking significantly increases the susceptibility of individuals to develop Legionnaires disease after exposure to Legionella bacteria. Therefore, quitting smoking lowers the risk of infection and prevents unnecessary complications.
Risk Factors Legionnaires Disease
The following factors increase the risk of developing Legionnaire disease:
Health Lav89 - Prevention of Legionnaires Disease Outbreak and Risk Factors. Legionnaire disease outbreaks can be prevented by cleaning and disinfection of water bodies (any type of water reservoir or water dispenser) such as swimming pools, water distribution systems, and spas.
Smoking significantly increases the susceptibility of individuals to develop Legionnaires disease after exposure to Legionella bacteria. Therefore, quitting smoking lowers the risk of infection and prevents unnecessary complications.
Risk Factors Legionnaires Disease
The following factors increase the risk of developing Legionnaire disease:
- Low immunity: A weak immune system, caused by certain diseases (such as HIV / AIDS) or drugs (such as corticosteroids and immunosuppressants taken after organ transplants to suppress the immune system), increases the risk of Legionnaires disease.
- Smoking: Smoking damages the lungs. Damaged lung is susceptible to all types of pulmonary infections, including Legionnaires disease.
- Older Age: People over age 65 are at a higher risk of Legionnaires disease.
- Disease: Chronic lung disease (such as emphysema), kidney disease, diabetes, or cancer can increase vulnerability to Legionnaires disease.
- Lifestyle: Work in industrial setting increases exposure to Legionella bacteria. Examples include the maintenance of cooling towers in air conditioning systems, working with soil, ICU maintenance and operating theaters in hospitals and nursing homes.
