Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak at a Memphis 24-Hour Fitness

The Health Department confirmed an outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease at the 24-Hour Fitness club located on Ridgeway Road in East Memphis.  Legionnaires' disease, which is also called legionellosis, is a bacterial disease that breeds in aquatic settings, such as spas, hot-tubs, and pools.  Legionnaires disease usually develops in large buildings such as hotels, cruise ships, hospitals, and fitness centers because they have complex water systems.  Legionnaires' disease can develop into a severe form of pneumonia.  If not promptly treated, victims can suffer from respiratory failure, septic shock, kidney failure and death.  24-Hour Fitness has closed down the "wet areas," which include the steam room and pool.

RELATED: Companies that fail to maintain their water systems and keep the water free from bacteria can be held liable for civil damages. 

 

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