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Swimming in lakes may increase risk of Legionella infection
Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella, bacteria that can cause pneumonia, and people ...
Man contracts Legionnaires’ disease after swimming in lake
A pensioner caught potentially deadly Legionnaires’ disease from swimming in a lake. People who take part in open water ...
Swimming in lakes with still waters can cause bacterial pneumonia: Study
Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella -- a bacterium that can cause pneumonia -- said ...
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Lake swimming in Iowa led to rare Legionnaires’ disease case that puzzled doctors for days
Summer days spent swimming in lakes are a cherished pastime for many of us. But for one 77-year-old man, a refreshing dip during his Iowa vacation led to an unexpected medical mystery.
Pope Francis Has Bilateral Pneumonia
The condition, which entails pneumonia in both lungs, is potentially grave, according to health experts. Pope Francis, who ...
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Legionnaires’ disease following lake swimming in Iowa
KEY POINTS A 77-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a 4-day history of progressive weakness resulting in recurrent sudden falls at home. He also described fever and cough, ...
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Superyacht hot tubs breeding ground for Legionnaires’ disease
Superyacht managers should be carrying out more frequent testing of potable waters following a spate of outbreaks of ...