In late 2011, 200 cases were associated with an outbreak at a fundraiser in los angeles which took place at the playboy mansion. all individuals had symptoms of fever, chills, myalgia, malaise, and headaches. the source of the outbreak was shown to be the heating system for the hot tub and swimming pool.

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Salvador Livingston

26 February, 19:54

In late 2011, 200 cases were associated with an outbreak at a fundraiser in los angeles which took place at the playboy mansion. all individuals had symptoms of fever, chills, myalgia, malaise, and headaches. the source of the outbreak was shown to be the heating system for the hot tub and swimming pool.

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Paulina Stafford · Answer 1

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Legionella pneumophila - Rifampin and treat the water source with hyperchlorination.

Explanation;

-Legionella pneumophila is a flagellated, non-spore-forming, Gram-negative bacterium of the genus Legionella that causes Legionnarries' disease.

Legionella which causes Legionnaires' disease was found at the Playboy Mansion, after an investigation into why 200 guests fell ill following a party at the iconic house.