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Last effect from Legionarries Disease

I almost died from Legionnarie's Diease last fall. No joke, BP 59/82 temp went as high as 107 and the puled 200 liters out of right lung as there was no air going through it. My breathing has never been the same. Is this common? What are some of the lasting effect's from Legionnaires and can it come back or "flare" up?
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After effects of Legionella (legionnaires infection) can be breathing issues, fatigue and cns issues such as mild ataxia, confusion, memory issues, it usually takes up to 1 year and 6 months to see a signifigant improvement, CNS disturbances are believed to be caused by either a legionella neuro toxin or an immune mediated response.PS: im talking from personal experience here:)
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