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