Research and analysis

Legionnaires’ disease in residents of England and Wales: 2016

Reported cases of Legionnaires’ disease in residents of England and Wales with onset of symptoms during 2016.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 5 April 2018

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Legionnaires’ disease in residents of England and Wales – 2016

Ref: PHE gateway number 2017872

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Details

Legionnaires’ disease is a severe but uncommon form of pneumonia associated with exposure to water systems (natural or man-made) colonised by legionella bacteria.

This report presents the epidemiological data on cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in residents of England and Wales where symptoms started during 2016. Comparative data from previous years are included where appropriate.

Published 5 April 2018