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Two dead in Chicago Legionnaires' outbreak

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Chicago health officials say two people have died in an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease among people who stayed at a downtown Chicago Marriott hotel this summer. Eight people, including the two dead, contracted the dangerous strain of pneumonia after staying at the JW Marriott at 151 W. Adams St. between July 16 and Aug. 15. Legionnaires' disease is caused by Legionella bacteria which can live in fresh water where they infect protozoa as hosts. Humans become infected by Legionella bacteria by breathing ae

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