What causes Pontiac fever?

Pontiac fever is a mild flu-like illness caused by exposure to Legionella bacteria, which is found in water.

Why is Legionnaires disease called Pontiac fever?

Both Pontiac fever and the more severe Legionnaire’s disease may be caused by the same bacteria, but Pontiac fever does not include pneumonia. Pontiac fever was named for Pontiac, Michigan, where the first case was recognized.

What is the difference between Pontiac fever and Legionnaires disease?

Legionnaires’ disease is a serious, potentially deadly, lung infection (i.e., pneumonia); and Pontiac Fever is a less serious infection with milder symptoms similar to the flu (i.e., seasonal influenza).

Can Pontiac fever become Legionnaires disease?

Pontiac fever is a self-limited illness characterized by flulike symptoms, cough, and headache. Although seroconversion to legionellae occurs, there is no pulmonary parenchymal disease, and complete recovery occurs without any more than supportive treatment.

Is Pontiac fever fatal?

Pontiac fever is a milder illness with flu-like symptoms (no pneumonia) that is self-limited and not known to cause any fatalities.

How is Pontiac fever treated?

Pontiac fever will go away without treatment. To reduce fever and muscle aches, drink plenty of fluids and consider taking over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen (Tylenol, for example) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Is Pontiac fever worse than Legionella?

Pontiac fever is far milder and much less serious than Legionnaires’ disease. Indeed it may be possible for someone to contract Pontiac fever and assume they simply have the flu, since both present with very similar symptoms. These will usually include a fever, aching muscles, a headache and general tiredness.

How can Pontiac fever be prevented?

  1. Avoid Animals. Food and Drinks. Heat Illnesses. Travel Insurance. Older Adults. Avoid Contaminated Water During Travel. Swimming and Diving Safety.
  2. Legionellosis (Legionnaires’ Disease & Pontiac Fever) more.

Can Legionnaires disease be passed from person to person?

In general, people do not spread Legionnaires’ disease and Pontiac fever to other people. However, this may be possible under rare circumstances. Your local health department can determine whether to investigate. Be sure to mention if you spent any nights away from home in the last 14 days.

How long is Pontiac fever?

Pontiac fever is a milder infection than Legionnaires’ disease. Symptoms are primarily fever and muscle aches. Symptoms can begin between a few hours to 3 days after being exposed to the bacteria and usually last less than a week.

What is the history of Pontiac fever?

An outbreak caused by Legionella micdadei in early 1988 in the UK became known as Lochgoilhead fever. Since that time, other species of Legionella that cause Pontiac fever have been identified, most notably in New Zealand, in 2007 where Legionella longbeachae was discovered.

What is Legionnaires’disease and Pontiac fever?

Legionella (Legionnaires’ Disease and Pontiac Fever) History, Burden, and Trends. Language: Legionellosis, which includes Legionnaires’ (LEE-juh-nares) disease and Pontiac fever, is a respiratory disease caused by a type of bacteria called Legionella.

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What are the risk factors for Pontiac fever (enteric fever)?

Age, gender, and smoking do not seem to be risk factors. Pontiac fever seems to affect young people in the age medians of 29, 30, and 32. Pathogenesis of the Pontiac fever is poorly known. ^ “General Information- Pontiac Fever”.