Legionnaires' Disease Updates and Information
The South Dakota Department of Health is investigating a general community increase of Legionnaires cases in the Sioux Falls area. South Dakota typically receives 8-15 case reports of Legionnaires' disease each year.
Sioux Falls Legionella Investigation Summary Report
| Number of Confirmed Illnesses | Total |
|---|---|
| Total | 16 |
| Hospitalized | 16 |
| Deaths | 1 |
Updated: 10/17/2018 (Updates will be provided weekly by close of business on Wednesday)
News Releases
September 20, 2018 - Health Department Investigates Legionnaires' Disease Increase
Additional Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions about Legionnaires' Disease
- CDC Vital Signs Report on Legionnaires' Disease
- Cooling Tower Institute: Best Practices for Controlling Legionella
- Legionnaires' Disease Fact Sheet
- Monthly Infectious Disease Summaries
- CDC - Legionella (Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever)
- CDC Legionnaires' Disease Fact Sheet
- Water Management Program Toolkit
- ASHRAE Guildeline 12-200: Minimizing the Risk of Legionellosis Associated with Building Water Systems