Legionella besmetting

Legionella is a bacterium that occurs mainly in (tap)water.

Inflammation with the Legionella bacteria can cause pneumonia.

Contamination at home can be prevented with simple measures.

After infection the first complaints occur after 2 to 20 days.

Every year about 400 people are so severely affected by Legionella infection that hospitalization is necessary. Around 10 percent of people die of the condition.