HealthPhoto: HT WorldLegionnaires’ Disease Bacteria Found at LA Medical Examiner’s Office
The Legionella bacteria causing deadly Legionnaires’ disease was discovered in a cooling system at the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office near downtown LA. An employee tested positive for the disease, though their identity and condition remain unknown. The discovery was made in May 2026 during maintenance, and no other infections linked to the exposure have been reported so far.
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