Tag Archive for PRO/EDR> Legionellosis – USA (29): (NY) fatal, healthcare facility, more cases
PRO/EDR> Legionellosis – USA (29): (NY) fatal, healthcare facility, more cases
Legionnaires' -- United StatesThe state's investigation into an outbreak of legionnaires' disease in the Saratoga Springs area [New York State] has expanded to 18 patients, up from 13 early this month.A total of 11 of the patients had either stayed at or visited the Wesley Health Care Center during the period when they would have contracted the disease. Nursing home officials have identified 5 sources of water contaminated with the legionella bacteria that cause the pneumonia-like illness, and have Read more [...]
