Legionellosis incidents associated with spa pools, England, 2002–2018

Gavin Dabrera; F. Naik; Nicholas Phin

doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2020.05.061

Legionellosis incidents associated with spa pools, England, 2002–2018

Gavin Dabrera^*, F. Naik, Nicholas Phin

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Respiratory Diseases Surveillance Bacterial

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Abstract

Background: Spa pools (SPs) pose risks of Legionella infection for users and bystanders. Methods: We searched the National Enhanced Legionella Surveillance System for reported SP-associated legionellosis incidents in England between 2002 and 2018 involving at least two cases. Results: For seven legionellosis SP-associated incidents, six were in commercial settings such as hotels. The median number of cases per outbreak was four (range 2–115). Conclusion: SP-associated legionellosis incidents were mainly located in commercial settings with a wider range of cases than those recognised in previous publications, reinforcing the need for effective environmental controls for SPs in a range of settings.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	232-234
Number of pages	3
Journal	Public Health
Volume	185
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2020.05.061
Publication status	Published - Aug 2020

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Keywords

England
Epidemiology
Legionella
Outbreak
Spa pool

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Legionellosis incidents associated with spa pools, England, 2002–2018

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