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Brooksville fl i was hospitalized with legionella disease (acute lung failure temperature 104) i left my apartment for 6 months after i was affected now i want to return, what precautions can i take so i won't get legionella disease again?

Q: brooksville fl i was hospitalized with legionella disease (acute lung failure temperature 104) i left my apartment for 6 months after i was affected now i want to return, what precautions can i take so i won't get legionella disease again?

: If you are not sure about the water source, you have to use boiled water for drinking and preparing fruits or vegetables. Remember, Legionella is transmitted through the contaminated water. If available, UV light treated water is the best.

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If you are not sure about the water source, you have to use boiled water for drinking and preparing fruits or vegetables. Remember, Legionella is transmitted through the contaminated water. If available, UV light treated water is the best.

Answered 9/21/2021

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A member asked:

Brooksville fl i was hospitalized with legionella disease (acute lung failure temperature 104) i left my apartment for 6 months after i was affected now i want to return, what precautions can i take so i won't get legionella disease again?

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