legionnaires' disease
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军团病
a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella, often contracted through inhaling contaminated water droplets
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by a bacterium called Legionella pneumophila. It usually spreads when people breathe in bacteria-contaminated water droplets from places like cooling towers, hot tubs, or air conditioning systems. Symptoms of legionnaires' disease often include high fever, chills, cough, muscle aches, headache, and shortness of breath. In serious cases, it can lead to complications such as respiratory failure or kidney failure, which can be life-threatening. Immediate treatment with antibiotics is essential for recovery. Legionnaires' disease is not spread from person to person and is most common in older adults, smokers, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Preventive measures include proper maintenance of water systems and regular cleaning and disinfection of water sources where Legionella bacteria may grow.
- Legionnaires' disease is not transmitted person-to-person.
军团病不会在人与人之间传播。
- Legionnaires' disease presents with symptoms like high fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
军团病表现为高烧、咳嗽和呼吸急促等症状。
- Public health measures involve investigating and controlling outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease in various settings.
公共卫生措施涉及调查和控制各种环境中军团病的爆发。
- Awareness and education about the risks of Legionella in water systems contribute to prevention of Legionnaires' disease.
对水系统中军团菌风险的认识和教育有助于预防军团病。
- Regular monitoring and testing of water systems in high-risk environments are crucial for preventing Legionnaires' disease.
在高风险环境中定期监测和测试水系统对于预防军团病至关重要。