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"St. Elsewhere" Legionnaires: Part 1 (1982)


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"St. Elsewhere" (1982): Season 1: Episode 6 -- Dr. Westphall suspects an outbreak of legionnaires' disease in Ward Five and clashes with a hospital administrator over whether to close down the ward or not.

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Joel Surnow (teleplay)
Joshua Brand (story) ...
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7 December 1982 (Season 1, Episode 6)
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When several patients die with symptoms of Legionnaires' disease, Dr. Westphall considers shutting down a ward. Cavanero clashes with a disrespectful nurse. White continues to struggle with his job, marriage, and finances. | add synopsis
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60 min
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The title references Legionellosis or Legionaires' Disease an infectious disease caused by bacteria belonging to the genus Legionella. Over 90% of all cases are caused by Legionella pneumophila, an aquatic organism that thrives in warm environments (77 to 113 °F). The first identified cases were in July 1976 when an outbreak of pneumonia occurred among people attending a convention of the American Legion in Philadelphia. more

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