Orlando, FL -- Legionnaires' disease (the most severe form of Legionellosis) is a form of pneumonia that is caused by inhalation or aspiration of bacteria that belong to the family Legionellaceae. This family includes 48 species and 70 serogroups. Legionellosis is most commonly linked to exposure to Legionella pneumophila, however, other species (e.g. L. micdadei, L. anisa ) can cause the disease as well. An outbreak of serious pulmonary infections among people attending a convention of the American Legion in Philadelphia during the US Bicentennial celebration in July 1976 prompted the description of Legionnaires disease and its causative organism, Legionella pneumophila.

“The bathroom isn’t smelly anymore.” That was the reaction of a Homecroft Elementary student when walking in and touring his newly remodeled school at a recent open house.

The whole community was abuzz with excitement at what can be done to an old school when mold and asbestos are removed, new plumbing and lighting installed, and when a new playground is built.

BALTIMORE -- Baltimore health officials are looking into an outbreak of Legionnaire's disease at a senior apartment complex that has left one person dead and four others sick.
 
The outbreak occurred at the Stadium Place senior apartment community. Health officials said that the identities of the five are not being released to protect their privacy.

SPRINGFIELD -- A troubling outbreak of mold is plaguing patients and workers at a key state mental health facility.

Some of the problems at Chester Mental Health Center have subsided with cooler weather. But in high humidity months, officials say a black, fuzzy mold grows on cinder block walls of bedroom and living unit hallways.