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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis – USA (15): (WI) nosocomial

Legionnaires' -- United StatesA total of 4 UW [University of Wisconsin] Hospital patients have developed Legionnaires' disease, an unusual cluster of the potentially fatal bacterial infection likely caused by a recent move to reduce water flow when demand is low, a hospital official said Wednesday [28 Nov 2018].Of the 4 patients, 3 remain at the hospital in fair condition, said Dr. Nasia Safdar, the hospital's medical director of infection control. She said they have other medical problems that may Read more [...]