What are the signs and symptoms of Pontiac fever?
Signs and symptoms of Pontiac fever usually appear 12 to 36 hours after you breathe in the germs. Not every person who breathes in Legionella germs will get Pontiac fever. Those who do get sick may have any of the following: • Dry cough or sore throat. • Fever, chills or shaking, or muscle pain. • Feeling tired most of the time. • Headaches and dizziness. • Loose watery stools, upset stomach, and no appetite for food. • Pain or tightness in your chest. • Problems thinking clearly and trouble falling asleep.
