Legionellosis

Legionellosis is caused by the Legionella bacterium. It begins with flu-like symptoms accompanied by fever, which progress to pneumonia. Prompt and appropriate treatment leads to a favorable outcome.

Our missions

  • Monitoring the epidemiological trends of Legionnaires' disease

  • Supporting the mandatory reporting of Legionnaires' disease

  • Informing healthcare professionals and providing epidemiological data on Legionnaires' disease

Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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Légéo, a tool to assist in the investigation of clusters of Legionnaires' disease in the Île-de-France region. Public Health Watch Days, Paris, November 26–28, 2008

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Circular No. 98/771 of the Directorate General for Health (DGS) dated December 31, 1998, regarding the implementation of best practices for the maintenance of water systems in healthcare facilities and measures to prevent Legionella-related risks in high-risk systems and in buildings open to the public

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