Summer days spent swimming in lakes are a cherished pastime for many of us. But for one 77-year-old man, a refreshing dip ...

Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella, bacteria that can cause pneumonia, and people who engage in open water swimming should be aware of this risk, say the aut ...

Legionella bacteria thrives in warm, stagnant water in plumbing systems, air conditioners, lakes and rivers. The post Man contracts Legionnaires’ disease after swimming in lake appeared first on ...