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Re: Quebec City legionnaires' disease outbreak: 165 people infected, 10 deaths
Re: Quebec City legionnaires' disease outbreak: 165 people infected, 10 deaths
Legionnaires' disease kills 10 in Quebec
From Colleen McEdwards, CNN
updated 3:09 AM EDT, Sun September 2, 2012
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Quebec authorities are still trying to pinpoint the origin of the outbreak
They urge building owners to set chlorine levels so bacteria can't grow
Legionnaires' disease can be fatal, though most people recover
An outbreak in Chicago this summer led to three deaths
(CNN) -- Ten people have died, out of 165 total cases, after contracting Legionnaires' disease in Quebec City, the provincial government said Saturday.
Canadian authorities have not publicly pinpointed the exact source of the outbreak. Results from samples may take until mid-September to come in, said Regional Directorate of Health. The agency said it is focusing on places frequented by those afflicted with the disease.
Health authorities are looking especially into cooling systems in two large buildings in Quebec, CNN affiliates CTV and CBC report. A government order has been issued requiring those who own or manage buildings in an unspecified target area to regulate levels of chlorine in the water so that the legionella bacteria -- which cause the disease -- cannot grow.
Quebecois should not have to change their daily habits due to the outbreak, the health department said, noting that healthy people are generally at low risk.
But those who develop tell-tale symptoms are encouraged to contact their doctor, the department said.
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http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/02/health/canada-quebec-legionnaires/index.html
Re: Quebec City legionnaires' disease outbreak: 165 people infected, 10 deaths
Legionnaires' disease kills 10 in Quebec
From Colleen McEdwards, CNN
updated 3:09 AM EDT, Sun September 2, 2012
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Quebec authorities are still trying to pinpoint the origin of the outbreak
They urge building owners to set chlorine levels so bacteria can't grow
Legionnaires' disease can be fatal, though most people recover
An outbreak in Chicago this summer led to three deaths
(CNN) -- Ten people have died, out of 165 total cases, after contracting Legionnaires' disease in Quebec City, the provincial government said Saturday.
Canadian authorities have not publicly pinpointed the exact source of the outbreak. Results from samples may take until mid-September to come in, said Regional Directorate of Health. The agency said it is focusing on places frequented by those afflicted with the disease.
Health authorities are looking especially into cooling systems in two large buildings in Quebec, CNN affiliates CTV and CBC report. A government order has been issued requiring those who own or manage buildings in an unspecified target area to regulate levels of chlorine in the water so that the legionella bacteria -- which cause the disease -- cannot grow.
Quebecois should not have to change their daily habits due to the outbreak, the health department said, noting that healthy people are generally at low risk.
But those who develop tell-tale symptoms are encouraged to contact their doctor, the department said.
/.../
http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/02/health/canada-quebec-legionnaires/index.html
