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Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in Poland: 18 Deaths and 157 Hospitalized Patients Detected

Xinhua News Agency reported from Warsaw. Poland said on Sept. 1 that the pathogenic bacteria had been detected in 157 hospitalized patients, while nine men and nine women died of the disease. aged between 53-98 years and have underlying disease

Legionnaires’ disease can also result in severe pneumonia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the most common form of transmission is through inhalation of contaminated airborne aerosols. which form in conjunction with aerosols, jets or smog of contaminated water sources.

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2023-09-01 12:01:00

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