Legionnaire’s Disease

In this lesson, we’re going to review a type of severe pneumonia called Legionnaires disease.  We will go over some risk factors that can contribute to the development of this serious disease and then explore how this form of pneumonia differs from other types in terms of signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, and treatments.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Recall the cause of Legionnaires disease
2. Remember risk factors for developing  Legionnaires disease
3. Distinguish signs and symptoms of  Legionnaires disease
4. Determine testing used to confirm  Legionnaires disease
5. Outline medications used to treat  Legionnaires disease
6. State potential complications of  Legionnaires disease