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CTV News
08-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Legionnaires' death reported, outbreak declared
A Legionnaires' outbreak has been declared by the Middlesex-London Health Unit. Over the past week, one death and upwards of 43 cases have been reported to the health unit. The health unit said most of the cases live and or work in a six kilometer radius of one another in the southeast side of the city. Legionella bacteria are naturally found in water sources such as hot tubs, cooling towers, hot water tanks, large plumbing systems or parts of air-conditioning systems. If the bacteria are then aerosolized or misted into the air (from wind or fans), people may inhale the bacteria and become unwell. The health unit said most people exposed to Legionella do not become ill, though some may experience a milder illness called Pontiac Fever, which resolves itself. People who are older, have lung problems or are immunocompromised are at greater risk for serious infection. Legionella is not transmitted from person-to-person. Symptoms of Legionnaires' *Symptoms typically develop two to ten days after exposure
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Legionella found in water supply at Rady Children's Hospital
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A low level of Legionella was detected in one of the inpatient units at Rady Children's Hospital. On Sunday, Rady's released a statement saying that 'as a precautionary measure, the hospital is taking steps to sanitize the water system to remove any infection risk.' Legionella is a common bacteria found in water that can cause two lung diseases: Legionnaires' Disease, a type of serious pneumonia, as well as Pontiac Fever, a mild respiratory disease. 9-year-old-girl dies after dental procedure performed at Vista office The San Diego children's hospital confirmed the water supply returned to normal Monday morning after starting the disinfection process overnight. Legionella typically poses little risk to healthy individuals, according to Rady's. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
