Mass. health officials investigate case of Legionnaire’s disease possibly linked to Needham hospital
Officials have contacted Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital where the person had been a patient and are dictating infection control measures that must be implemented at the facility, a DPH official said Friday.
Massachusetts DPH investigating case of healthcare associated Legionnaires’ disease in Needham
Legionnaires’ disease is a serious form of pneumonia that is caused by the Legionella bacteria, a water-borne organism found naturally in the environment and not transmitted person-to-person.
Case of healthcare associated Legionnaires’ disease under investigation in Needham, Massachusetts
Massachusetts health officials are investigating one case of healthcare-associated Legionnaires' disease involving a patient at a Boston-area hospital.
Public Health Efforts Keep Legionnaires’ Disease Risk Low
Legionnaires’ disease is caused by Legionella bacteria occurring naturally in freshwater environments and complex air conditioning cooling systems.
State investigating case of Legionnaires’ disease at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham
State health officials are investigating a case of Legionnaires’ disease at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham.The Massachusetts Department of Public<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
Explaining Legionnaires' disease after patient got sick at Mass. hospital
Dr. Todd Ellerin discusses Legionnaires' disease and the recent discovery of a case within Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham.
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Legionella discovered in water system at VA Loma Linda, testing ordered for pneumonia patients
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Legionnaires’-causing bacteria found at VA Loma Linda
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Lawsuit filed in Legionnaires’ disease death involving Las Vegas resort
The family of a woman who died of Legionnaires’ disease after bacteria was found at her apartment and at the casino she ...
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Las Vegas family suing The Orleans casino, apartment after mom dies from Legionnaires' disease
The lawsuit claims that the woman died after being exposed to Legionnaires' disease at The Orleans casino and the Harbor Island Apartments, where she lived.
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Legionellosis: Don’t let nasties share your spa
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is encouraging all spa pool owners to regularly clean and maintain their pools, after a ...