Travel-Associated Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Reported at Laughlin Hotel

Health officials are investigating multiple cases of Legionnaires’ disease that have been linked to a resort property in Laughlin, Nevada, according to the Southern Nevada Health District.

The cases are considered travel-associated and have been connected to Harrah’s Laughlin, a Caesars Entertainment property located along the Colorado River. Health officials said guests and employees who were present in specific areas of the resort during the potential exposure period are being notified as a precaution.

The Southern Nevada Health District said the investigation remains ongoing and that it is working with the resort to conduct remediation efforts and follow-up testing of the hotel’s water systems. Officials did not specify how many cases are under investigation.

Legionnaires’ disease is a form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, which can spread through contaminated water droplets or mist from sources such as plumbing systems, cooling towers, or fountains. Symptoms may include cough, fever, headache, muscle aches, and difficulty breathing.

Health officials noted that most people who contract the illness recover with appropriate antibiotic treatment, though severe cases can result in serious complications, including respiratory failure.

Source: KSNV