The effect of seasonal and extreme floods on hospitalizations for Legionnaires’ disease in the United States, 2000–2011

Abstract Background An increasing severity of extreme storms and more intense seasonal flooding are projected consequences of climate change in the United States. In addition to the immediate destruction caused by storm surges and catastrophic flooding, these events may also increase the risk of inf...

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Main Authors: Victoria D. Lynch, Jeffrey Shaman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07489-x