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Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Philadelphia in 1976 was mysterious and deadly – 50 years later, scientists know the cause but outbreaks continue - The Conversation

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Philadelphia in 1976 was mysterious and deadly – 50 years later, scientists know the cause but outbreaks continue - The Conversation

The source was a newly discovered bacterium called Legionella pneumophila that can thrive in household pipes, whirlpools, cooling units and outdoor fountains.

The landmark Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia went out of business after the Legionnaires disease outbreak in 1976.Bettmann/Bettman Collection via Getty Images Soon after Philadelphia hosted… [+6053 chars]

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