Legionellosis: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate Legionnaires’ disease (legionellosis with pneumonia/pneumonia):

  • General malaise
  • Cephalgia (headache)
  • Cough (unproductive)
  • Pain in the area of the thorax (chest) or abdomen (stomach).
  • Fever/chills
  • Vomiting/diarrhea (diarrhea)
  • Drowsiness to the point of confusion states.

In severe courses, respiratory insufficiency (disorder of respiration) and organ failure occur.

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate Ponziac fever (legionellosis without pneumonia):

  • General malaise
  • Cephalgia (headache)
  • Limb pain
  • Cough (unproductive)
  • Fever
  • Drowsiness up to states of confusion