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Legionnaires’ disease Investigations
Multiple disciplines of public health need to be involved in Legionnaires’ disease investigations.
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Investigating travel-associated Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks includes special considerations.
Investigating Healthcare-associated Cases and Outbreaks
Consider healthcare exposures when identifying potential outbreak sources.
Community-associated Outbreaks
Investigating community-associated Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks includes special considerations.
Environmental Health
Explore our resources for the environmental part of Legionnaires’ disease outbreak investigations.
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View all of CDC’s resources on investigating Legionnaires’ disease cases and outbreaks.
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CDC has published several resources to support Legionnaires’ disease investigations.
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Guidance by topic
* [Data Methodology](</investigate-legionella/php/data-research/index.html>)
Legionellosis, which includes Legionnaires’ disease, is a nationally notifiable disease.
* [Outbreak Investigations](</investigate-legionella/php/public-health-strategy/investigations.html>)
Legionnaires’ disease outbreak investigations require careful planning and periodic reassessments.
* [Environmental Sampling](</investigate-legionella/php/public-health-strategy/environmental-sampling.html>)
Learn more about environmental sampling for Legionella.
* [_Legionella_ Testing and Specimen Collection](</investigate-legionella/php/public-health-strategy/legionella-testing.html>)
Testing environmental and clinical samples for Legionella can help confirm an outbreak’s source.
* [Communication Plans](</investigate-legionella/php/public-health-strategy/communication-resources.html>)
There are special communication considerations during Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks.