Legionnaires' disease

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is putting out a warning about a big increase in Legionnaires' disease cases in the state. What is Legionnaires' disease? To be totally honest, I wasn't 100% certain if I knew what Legionnaires' disease was. Let's break i...

Recently, a plant worker in Detroit has been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease. The source of the bacteria that causes the disease is still under investigation. Officials at Fiat Chrysler are currently testing the water sources at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant.

First off, let's start by saying there is no indication the person was exposed to Legionella bacteria in Flint according to the The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.