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
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