First Outbreak of Nosocomial Legionella Infection in Term Neonates Caused by a Cold Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier

Abstract

Use of humidifiers in nursery units must be avoided as the risk of disseminating Legionella in neonates is very high. In neonates legionellosis should be suspected when signs of infection first appear and take an unusual course, even when no pulmonary infiltrates appear.