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Pictures. Most people catch legionnaires' disease by inhaling the bacteria from water or soil. What kind of potting mix was it?
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Legionnaires' disease in immunocompromised patients: Outbreaks of legionnaires' disease have been reported by health officials in two major cities this summer: An outbreak of pontiac fever due tolegionella longbeachaeserogroup 2 found in potting mix in a horticultural nursery in new zealand.
It is not contagious so no need to avoid people wearing those american also, legionnaires aren't the only ones who can get the disease so don't let that dissuade you from applying to the american legion.
It sickens about 5,000 people in the u.s. * wear a disposable face mask and gloves and open the bag away from your face. To prevent contamination with legionella longbeachae that may be in soil and potting mix, follow the manufacturers' warnings on potting mix labels, including How to reduce the risk of developing legionnaires' disease while handing potting mix or compost: