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Legionnaires’ Outbreak in Iowa: 54 Cases, 1 Death Confirmed

9/16/2025

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Marshalltown, Iowa, reports 54 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease and one death.
Health officials suspect a cooling tower as the outbreak source and are testing all local cooling towers.
Residents are concerned about insufficient guidance on safe areas during the outbreak.
Officials recommend disinfecting cooling towers to eliminate Legionella bacteria.
Symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath; vulnerable populations are at higher risk.

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Marshalltown, Iowa, reports 54 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease and one death.
Health officials suspect a cooling tower as the outbreak source and are testing all local cooling towers.
Residents are concerned about insufficient guidance on safe areas during the outbreak.
Officials recommend disinfecting cooling towers to eliminate Legionella bacteria.
Symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath; vulnerable populations are at higher risk.