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Legionnaires' disease outbreak declared in greater Moncton with 7 confirmed cases
Public Health is investigating to determine source of water-based legionella bacteria
Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon ? CBC News ? Posted: Aug 01, 2019 2:35 PM AT |
There is an outbreak of legionnaires' disease in the greater Moncton area, with seven confirmed cases of the severe pneumonia in the past month, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
Public Health is investigating to determine the source of the legionella bacteria, which can be found around the world in both natural bodies of water and constructed water systems, said Dr. Cristin Muecke, the deputy chief medical officer of health.
Anyone who inhales mist or steam containing the bacteria can develop the disease, also known as legionellosis...
Legionnaires' disease outbreak declared in greater Moncton with 7 confirmed cases
Public Health is investigating to determine source of water-based legionella bacteria
Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon ? CBC News ? Posted: Aug 01, 2019 2:35 PM AT |
There is an outbreak of legionnaires' disease in the greater Moncton area, with seven confirmed cases of the severe pneumonia in the past month, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
Public Health is investigating to determine the source of the legionella bacteria, which can be found around the world in both natural bodies of water and constructed water systems, said Dr. Cristin Muecke, the deputy chief medical officer of health.
Anyone who inhales mist or steam containing the bacteria can develop the disease, also known as legionellosis...
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