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Cluster of Legionnaire's disease cases found in NYC as health officials on alert
Cluster of Legionnaire's disease cases found in NYC as health officials on alert

New York Post

time2 days ago

  • Health
  • New York Post

Cluster of Legionnaire's disease cases found in NYC as health officials on alert

The city health department has launched an investigation after a cluster of Legionnaire's disease cases were identified in Harlem over the weekend — with officials urging New Yorkers to take precautions. Five cases of the potentially fatal pneumonia-like illness were diagnosed in the Manhattan neighborhood in recent days, although no deaths have been reported, the department said. 'Any New Yorkers with flu-like symptoms should contact a health care provider as soon as possible,' Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Toni Eyssallenne said in a statement. Advertisement 'Legionnaire's disease can be effectively treated if diagnosed early,' Eyssallenne said. 'But New Yorkers at higher risk, like adults aged 50 and older, those who smoke or have chronic lung conditions should be especially mindful of their symptoms and seek care as soon as symptoms begin.' Legionella pneumophila bacteria existing in potable water biofilms revealed in the scanning electron microscopic. Getty Images Although potentially lethal if not treated in time, Legionnaire's disease is not contagious and can be treated with antibiotics if caught in time, the department said. Advertisement The disease is typically transferred through water supplies contaminated with Legionella bacteria that can pop up in plumbing systems, and can find favorable conditions in cooling towers, whirlpool spas, hot tubs, humidifiers and condensers in large air conditioning systems, health officials said. Last month officials in Sydney, Australia reported a death from a Legionnaire's case there. Legionella colonies illuminated using ultraviolet light, cultured on an agar plate, Getty Images In October, a dozen cruise ship passengers were diagnosed with the disease in two cases, including 10 who had to be hospitalized, while another outbreak was reported at two Las Vegas casinos in 2023. Advertisement In 2022, at least two dozen people in the Highbridge section of the Bronx were diagnosed with Legionnaire's, with two dying and others hospitalized with the disease. ,

Legionnaire's disease reported in Miami Valley resident: What to know
Legionnaire's disease reported in Miami Valley resident: What to know

Yahoo

time26-02-2025

  • Health
  • Yahoo

Legionnaire's disease reported in Miami Valley resident: What to know

TROY, Ohio (WDTN) — A resident of a local healthcare facility has tested positive for Legionnaire's Disease. The Troy Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has reported one resident tested positive for Legionnaire's Disease on Feb. 24, according to our partners at the Miami Valley Today. Dayton high school goes viral after photos of bathroom gate shared on social media Troy Rehab says that resident is currently being treated for the disease. Legionnaire's is a type of pneumonia that can be caught by breathing in small water droplets containing Legionella bacteria. The disease is not spread person-to-person like the common cold. Instead, it spreads from man-made water sources like pipes or showers. This is the second case of Legionnaires at the Troy facility in just a few months. Another resident also tested positive in December of last year. Troy Rehab says they do not believe the cases are connected. 'Although the Legionella may not have originated at Troy Rehab, normal procedure in these instances is to test our water system,' said April Steinberg, Troy Rehab administrator. 'We have brought in an independent laboratory group to conduct water tests to scan for the bacteria throughout the facility. If found, we will undertake a treatment plan to disinfect the system, kill any Legionella, and prevent more from growing.' Miami County Public Health confirms they will be doing an inspection of the facility. 'A group from the Miami County Public Health will be doing an inspection, walk-through tour of the facility, look at the utilities and look for any possible problems,' Nate Bednar, MCPH director of community services, said to Miami Valley Today. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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