Legionnaires’ — New Zealand
Gardeners are being urged to take extra care following 10 people in Christchurch [Canterbury] contracting legionnaires’ disease. 10 people are in hospital with the disease, suspected to be from potting mix; 2 of those hospitalised are said to be fighting for their lives. Canterbury District Health Board has confirmed that all 10 cases were reported in the last week.
Legionnaires’ disease is caused by a bacterium [_Legionella_ species] and is a severe form of pneumonia, which can often make
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