ECDC: Legionella outbreak may be reduced with appropriate controls
A new outbreak of the Legionella bacterium in Belgium’s Flanders region has brought the so-called ‘Legionnaires’ disease’ into the limelight. According to the EU agency for infectious diseases control, contraction of the condition is spreading rapidly in Europe. Belgium’s regional health authorities say 32 people have been infected with Legionella in Evergem, a municipality belonging to… Read more »
Starfresh bottled drinking water from Malaysia recalled after bacteria detected
SINGAPORE: A brand of bottled drinking water imported from Malaysia has been recalled in Singapore after bacteria was detected in the product, the Singapore Food Agency said on Wednesday (Jun 12). The Starfresh brand of bottled drinking water was found to contain Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common environmental bacteria, during a routine sampling by SFA. Read Full Story
Researchers find triple as many Legionnaires’ cases as previously reported
The first New Zealand-wide study of the burden of Legionnaires’ disease has found triple the number of cases of this form of pneumonia than previously reported. LINK
Milton Keynes man recruits lawyers to find out how he caught Legionnaires’ disease
A Milton Keynes man who ended up in hospital with Legionnaires’ disease following a skiing holiday has recruited lawyers to discover the cause of his illness. LINK
Legionella outbreak source found in Ghent paper mill
A paper mill has been identified as a “probable source” of infection in a Legionella epidemic that broke out near Ghent and which has already claimed the lives of two people and infected dozens more. Full Story Here
Mount Carmel confirms 1 death following Legionnaires’ diagnosis from Grove City branch
GROVE CITY, Ohio — One person who was diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease following recent treatment at Mount Carmel Grove City has died, the hospital confirmed Sunday. Chief Clinical Operations Officer Dr. Richard Streck says out of respect for the patient’s privacy and privacy laws, the hospital is not discussing the specifics of the patient’s information…. Read more »
Legionella bacteria confirmed in water supply at N.J. senior building, officials say
Newark city officials confirmed Friday the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease was found inside the senior citizen building at 2 Nevada Street, after four people who lived or visited there were infected. Dr. Mark Wade, director of the Department of Health and Community Wellness, said in an email that initial sampling in May found legionella… Read more »
Taking the P***: the decline of the great British public toilet
RSPH has published a report revealing the dire state of our public conveniences and its impact on the public’s health. LINK
Two new cases of Legionella confirmed in Ghent: number of victims rises to 32
Two new Legionella cases linked to Ghent port were confirmed by the Flemish Health Agency on Saturday. Although one of the new victims was able to be treated at home, the other had to be hospitalised for non-urgent treatment. This takes the total number of cases to 32. Full Article
Monthly Legionella Report April 2019
Monthly Legionella Report April 2019 National Surveillance Scheme for Legionnaires’ disease in Residents of England and Wales LINK







