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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Study on the Impact of Plume Deposition from Cooling Towers at EDF Nuclear Power Plants on the Occurrence of Legionnaires' Disease Cases in France from 2010 to 2012