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Is legionnaires' disease contagious?
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No: If you refer from person-to-person- no. It is spread by aerosolized water that harbor the organism. Examples include air-conditioning vents, misters in the vegetable aisles, ornamental water features in hospital lobbies, and humidifiers with stagnant water.
Answered 4/3/2012
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No: It is a bug that can be found in the environment as well as in water supplies. It is not transmitted from person to person, and usually affects those with underlying lung or heart disease more severely.
Answered 9/28/2016
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