Provisional — subject to revision
St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson
Legionnaires’ disease outbreak · Late November - Early December 2025 · New Jersey
- 1
- Cases
- 1
- Deaths
- Under Investigation
- Status
Suspected source
Pritzker Hageman (Other)
What happened
Legionella bacteria found in the water system of St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson. A patient death prompted testing. Hospital is contacting more than 200 people who may have been exposed during late November and early December 2025.
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Primary source: Pritzker Hageman. Figures are provisional and may be revised or withdrawn by the reporting authority. This page is for information only and is not medical or legal advice.
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