Fatal Legionellosis after Water Birth, Texas, USA, 2014

Abstract

In 2014, a fatal infection with Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 occurred in a neonate after a water birth. The death highlighted the need for infection control education, client awareness, and standardization of cleaning procedures in Texas midwife facilities.

Keywords

• Legionella
• legionellosis
• infant
• water birth
• bacteria
• Texas