19 Legionella bacteria infections linked to Kaiser Bay Area hospital
Key takeaways
- The 19 infections were linked to Kaiser’s medical center in Santa Clara.
- The bacteria were identified through “robust routine internal monitoring processes,” according to Kaiser.
- “Our medical center is a safe place to visit and receive care,” the health system said.
Legionella pneumophila bacteria. (Janice Haney Carr / CDC) By Rong-Gong Lin II Staff Writer Follow May 18, 2026 3 AM PT Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix mb-10 md:max-w-170 md:mx-auto" data-subscriber-content> Kaiser Permanente is still trying to determine the source of bacteria responsible for 19 recent cases of Legionella infection identified at a hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The 19 infections were linked to Kaiser’s medical center in Santa Clara. Most of those who fell sick are recovering at home, Kaiser said in a recent statement.
The bacteria were identified through “robust routine internal monitoring processes,” according to Kaiser.