What is Legionnaires' disease?
Legionnaires' disease is a type of bacterial pneumonia from the organism Legionella. It is characterized as an inflammation of the lungs associated with congestion and fluid accumulation. Symptoms include, fever, chills, and cough.
How do members experience Legionnaires' disease?
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Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Legionnaires' disease*
Who has Legionnaires' disease on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 12 |