Up to 15% die overall, representing about 10% of those who are treated and not immunocompromised but rising to 80% in those who are untreated and immunocompromised. Some patients may die despite appropriate antibiotic therapy, most commonly, due to respiratory failure. (1)
1. Lettinga KD et al. Legionnaires' disease at a Dutch flower show: prognostic factors and impact of therapy. Emerg Infect Dis. 2002 Dec;8(12):1448-54.
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