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Legionnaire's disease was diagnosed in six residents of Champaign County, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Additional information about residents, including their state of health, is not available.
Several places are being studied, including the first Christian church, where patients were able to participate in wedding activities.
Legionella bacteria are naturally present in the environment. Water containing Legionella bacteria can be aerosolized through cooling towers, showers, hot tubs and decorative fountains, and can cause diseases by inhalation. About 300 cases of Legionnaires' disease are reported each year in Illinois. It is not passed from person to person.
Legionnaires' disease usually starts with symptoms such as high fever, chills, muscle aches and headaches. Coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain or even gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea can also be symptoms. The incubation period, the time between exposure and the onset of the disease, can go up to 14 days.
IDPH works closely with the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District to identify linkages between cases and conduct the necessary environmental assessments and interventions.
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