Legionnaires’ Disease from the Perspective of a Patient and Public Health Advocate

Cases of Legionnaires’ disease — also known as legionellosis, a form of atypical pneumonia caused by any type of Legionella bacteria — have increased nine-fold since 2002. This interactive session will provide participants with a foundational understanding of disease, the human side of it, the need for comprehensive investigations of all cases, with tools and resources provided, effective case response, and solutions for prevention.