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Suneeta Sunny

What Is Legionnaires' Disease? 1 Dead, Another Hospitalized In New Hampshire; Know All About The Condition

The symptoms of Legionnaire's disease are similar to other types of pneumonia including signs such as cough, shortness of breath, fever, headache, and muscle aches. (Credit: pixabay/ DarkoStojanovic)

Health officials have begun an investigation after one person died and another was hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease in New Hampshire. Both cases were linked to a hotel stay at a resort in New Hampshire.

Legionnaires' disease is a serious type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. The bacteria enter the lungs through inhalation or accidental swallowing of water droplets.

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