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If not properly maintained, Illinois nursing homes and skilled care facilities can be breeding grounds for various types of bacteria that can lead to outbreaks of serious diseases or illnesses. While most Illinois nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and skilled care facilities take the necessary precautions to ensure that the facilities are kept sanitary, not all facilities prioritize cleanliness as they should. In these facilities, residents are at an increased risk of contracting serious illnesses.<\/p>\n

According to a recent news report<\/a>, a resident in a Manteno veterans\u2019 home was diagnosed with Legionnaire\u2019s disease earlier this month. Evidently, the resident was diagnosed early in the morning, and by the afternoon the Veteran\u2019s Administration had implemented an \u201cactive water management program\u201d and was reaching out to residents, family members, and attorneys to inform them of the recent diagnosis.<\/p>\n

Legionnaire\u2019s Disease<\/strong><\/p>\n

Legionnaire\u2019s disease is a severe form of pneumonia that is usually caused by some kind of infection. The disease is not spread from person to person by physical contact, but is contracted by inhaling the bacteria Legionella. Smokers, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are at an increased risk of contracting Legionnaire\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n

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