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Bookmark or Share- Legionnaires' disease - WikipediaLegionnaires' disease is a form of atypical pneumonia caused by any species of Legionella bacteria, [3] quite often Legionella pneumophila. Signs and symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, high fever, muscle pains, and headaches. [2] . Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may also occur. [1] . This often begins 2–10 days after exposure. [2]
- Legionnaires' disease - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicLegionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia — lung inflammation usually caused by infection. It's caused by a bacterium known as legionella. Most people catch Legionnaires' disease by inhaling the bacteria from water or soil. Older adults, smokers and people with weakened immune systems are particularly susceptible to Legionnaires' disease.
- Roman legion - WikipediaThe Roman legion (Latin: legiō, Latin: [ˈɫɛɡioː]), the largest military unit of the Roman army, was composed of Roman citizens serving as legionaries. During the Roman Republic the manipular legion comprised 4,200 infantry and 300 cavalry.
- Legionary - WikipediaA recreation of Roman legionaries wearing the lorica segmentata, 1st–3rd century. Other equipment in view include the galea (helmet), pilum (spear) and scutum (shield) The Roman legionary (in Latin legionarius; pl.: legionarii) was a citizen soldier of the Roman army.
- Legionnaires' Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment - WebMDLegionnaires ’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia. About 5,000 people in the U.S. get it each year. It’s caused by the bacteria Legionella pneumophila. Scientists first identified it in 1977, 6...
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