Legionnaires' disease outbreak in NYC kills 5: How dangerous Legionella bacteria multiply in ACs and cooling towers, symptoms, prevention and treatment explained

Legionnaires disease outbreak: New York City is experiencing a Legionnaires' disease outbreak with five fatalities reported. Health officials confirmed over sixty-six individuals have fallen ill during the past month. Legionnaires' disease usually begins with fever, chills, cough, muscle aches, headache and shortness of breath, and may also cause chest pain, diarrhea, nausea or confusion. Symptoms typically appear 2 to 10 days after exposure to the bacteria.