Tag Archive for PRO/EDR> Legionellosis – USA (08): (WA) fatal, nosocomial
PRO/EDR> Legionellosis – USA (08): (WA) fatal, nosocomial
Legionnaires' -- United StatesThe bacteria that cause legionnaires' disease have been detected in part of the water supply at the University of Washington Medical Center [UWMC], where officials said a 2nd person linked to an outbreak has died.An ice machine and 2 sinks in cardiac units of the hospital's Cascade Tower were found to be contaminated with the germs [legionella] that can cause the potentially deadly form of pneumonia, officials said [Wed 14 Sep 2016]. Signs warning patients, family, and Read more [...]
