Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak 1976 Quiz

It marked the first occasion of a pneumonia outbreak caused by a specific bacteria in the United States.

It prompted new regulations worldwide for climate control systems. (correct)

It resulted in the discovery of a new strain of Legionella bacterium.

It led to the identification and isolation of the Legionella pneumophila bacteria.

In the water supply of the affected building

In the ventilation ducts of the hotel

In the hotel's air conditioning system's cooling tower (correct)

In a nearby river contaminated by industrial waste

Introduction of new treatment methods for Legionnaires' disease

Immediate eradication of the bacteria from all affected areas

Development of preventive vaccines against Legionella pneumophila

Implementation of new regulations for climate control systems worldwide (correct)

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