Legionnaires’ illness attacked in the center of Sydney. One person is dead
For several days, more people infected with bacteria have been reporting to hospitals in the capital of Australia Legionella pneumophila. According to the Ministry of Health, 12 people have already been confirmed by a fatally dangerous bacterium. One person with whom the infection was confirmed, died in the hospital.
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Legionnaires’ disease attacks in the center of Sydney
As reported, all cases of infection were detected in people who stayed in the business and commercial district (CBD) between March 13 and 5 in the heart of Sydney.
« Unfortunately, one of the people who got infected with this disease died in the hospital last week. The Ministry of Health of the New Southern Wales makes the most sincere condolences of loved ones, » the department was written in a statement.
Legionella bacteriumwhich causes legionnaire disease, was detected in a chimney cold room in Sydney. The cold store is currently decontaminated and the health care authorities are working to determine whether it is a source of an epidemic. Everyone who stayed in Sydney CBD at the end of March or early April is asked to monitor their health in terms of the symptoms of the disease.
How can you get infected with Legionella bacterium?
Legionellose develops up to 10 days from the moment of infection, and its symptoms include fever, chills and shortness of breath. He does not transfer from man to man – most people get infected after inhaling microscopic droplets of water containing Legionella bacteria.
Legionella usually occurs in natural water reservoirs, such as rivers, lakes, streams and hot springs, but can also develop in artificial water systems. Infections can be caused by a stream of shower, tap, jacuzzi, fountains or water from the ventilation system.
The main treatment of the disease is antibiotic therapy, which should be started as soon as possible after the infection is detected. Untreated legionellosis can lead to serious and even fatal lung infections.
(Source: Daily Mail)
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12 people have already become infected with legionellosis and one died.
