Legionnaires’ disease in Quebec City – 40 sick and 3 deaths

An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Quebec is the largest since 1995. The disease, known also as legion fever, is caused by bacteria that thrive in warm temperatures and can breed in the stagnant water of cooling towers, before being disseminated by the mist released from the system.

Legionnaires’ disease can also thrive in the supply systems of showers and Jacuzzis if the water supply is not kept at a sufficiently high temperature.

Travellers with respiratory symptoms who have used Jacuzzis or showers during their travels, or visited areas where there is known disease should consult their medical practitioners.

Source: ProMed Newsgroup

For further advice, contact the Globe Travel Health Centre on 01603 667323

Source: http://www.globetravelhealthcentre.com/travel-advice/legionnaires%e2%80%99-disease-in-quebec-city-%e2%80%93-40-sick-and-3-deaths.html

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