Question What happens if you drink legionella polluted water?

[karsten burger]

I know that it can cause severe illness if you breathe it in e.g. as fine droplets during shower. It may cause Legionella pneumophila . But will there be symptoms if you simply drink the water?

 

[MMohammed]

Since it's a bacterial infection, my guess would be that drinking water that has legionella in it would likely lead to suffering from those symptoms. Here's a handy source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/legionnaires-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20351747

 

[Almabarden]

Hello,

Drinking water contaminated with Legionella pneumophila typically does not cause symptoms in healthy individuals. The bacterium primarily affects the respiratory system when inhaled as fine droplets. However, individuals with weakened immune systems may experience symptoms such as fever, cough, and gastrointestinal issues. TargetPayandBenefits