Tag Archive for PRO/EDR> Legionellosis – New Zealand: (CA) potting soil
PRO/EDR> Legionellosis – New Zealand: (CA) potting soil
Legionnaires' -- New ZealandGardeners 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, Read more [...]
