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Swimming in some lakes can lead to infection with Legionella, warn scientists

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Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella, bacteria that can cause pneumonia, and people who engage in open water swimming should be aware of this risk, say the authors of a practice article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

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By Stephen Beech A pensioner caught potentially deadly Legionnaires’ disease from swimming in a lake. People who take part in open water swimming should be aware that entering lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella – bacteria that can cause pneumonia, say doctors. The 77-year-old patient had visited Iowa and swum in a natural lake two weeks earlier, according to an article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journ…

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Swimming in Lakes with Still Water Can Lead to Legionella Infection, Researchers Say

Legionella is an atypical cause of community-acquired pneumonia that often presents with a prodrome of fever, malaise, fatigue, and occasionally diarrhea before respiratory symptoms. The post Swimming in Lakes with Still Water Can Lead to Legionella Infection, Researchers Say appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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Swimming in lakes with still waters can cause bacterial pneumonia: Study - Uitvconnect : Breaking News, India News, Sports News and Live Updates

A recent study has highlighted potential health risks associated with swimming in still freshwater lakes, particularly concerning bacterial infections that can lead to pneumonia. Legionella Bacteria in Still Waters Researchers have identified that swimming in some lakes with stagnant water can expose individuals to Legionella, a bacterium responsible for Legionnaires’ disease—a severe form of pneumonia. This bacterium thrives in warm, still wate…

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Last Updated on February 18, 2025 by New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella — a bacterium that can cause pneumonia — said a team of researchers on Tuesday calling out on people who engage in open water swimming to be aware of the […] The post Swimming in lakes with still waters can cause bacterial pneumonia: Study appeared first on THIP Media.

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Swimming in lakes with still waters can cause bacterial pneumonia: Study

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella — a bacterium that can cause pneumonia — said a team of… Continue reading Swimming in lakes with still waters can cause bacterial pneumonia: Study The post Swimming in lakes with still waters can cause bacterial pneumonia: Study first appeared on Australia India News.

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Outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease Linked to Lake Swimming: A New Look

Legionella Infection: A Hidden Risk of Open Water Swimming Swimming in natural lakes and open water bodies offers a unique adventure, bringing people closer to nature and providing a refreshing escape from the heat. However, amidst the thrill of gliding through tranquil waters, a lurking threat may go unnoticed—Legionella, a bacteria responsible for causing severe pneumonia, can inhabit these environments. This revelation has recently gained att…

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