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What are the symptoms of Legionnaires' disease?

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Friday, June 16, 2017

Legionnaires' Disease usually begins with the following symptoms:

-Headache

-Muscle pain
-Chills
-High fever

Other symptoms may include:
-Fatigue
-Loss of appetite

-Confusion
-Diarrhea
-Shortness of breath
-Cough (may sometimes bring up mucus or blood)

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