The man in his seventies is still suffering several months on. Lawyers have been instructed to investigate after a man tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease following treatment at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. The patient started to develop symptoms in April, while undergoing as an outpatient at the hospital’s Severn Unit. After his cough and general weakness… Read more »

The Chesterfield Health District is investigating an increase in reported cases of flu-like Legionnaires’ disease in the northeastern portion of the county. Legionnaires’ disease is a form of pneumonia traced to the Legionella bacteria, which can be found naturally in lakes and streams, according to health officials. Since May 1, there have been 10 confirmed… Read more »

No wonder that hearing your homes ‘ environment may not be as healthy and safe as you think. Don’t be too fast to ignore the chance that you and your friends will feel uncomfortable in bad sanitation and housekeeping. The ordinary environment in the home and typical household management in the family every day may… Read more »

Illinois health officials report investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ disease in individuals who were both patients at Rush Oak Park Hospital, one in May and the other in mid-July. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) say the individuals were patients at the hospital for part of the time when they could have been exposed… Read more »

THE BACTERIA which causes Legionnaire’s disease has been found in the water supply at a sheltered housing complex in Verwood. Watchdog Public Health England said: “PHE is aware that Legionella bacteria has been found in following routine testing of the water supply at Meadow Court social housing in Verwood in Dorset. To date there have… Read more »

A CLINIC that offers surgical treatments including breast enlargements has closed after being ordered to make urgent improvements to infection control procedures. Elanic on Bath Street, which offers a ‘mummy makeover’ package and injectable treatments including lip fillers was rated “unsatisfactory” for safe delivery of care by health watchdogs in a new inspection regime. Floors in… Read more »

Six guests who stayed at the Sheraton Atlanta hotel at the same time have tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease Legionnaires’ is a severe form of pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria It’s unclear if the guests became infected from the hotel itself, but it is closed so health officials can conduct testing Health officials are warning… Read more »

Staff at a Moray care home have been told they are not doing enough to manage the risk a potentially deadly bacteria poses to its elderly residents. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has given Abbeyside Nursing Home in Elgin until next Friday to improve its risk assessment around legionella. The bacteria – found in… Read more »

Whenever he returns from holiday, even before he’s unpacked his bags, a doctor runs a shower for 20 minutes to protect against a deadly disease. Dr Tom Makin heads straight to the bathroom, turns on the shower, before running out again and repeating the ritual. ‘I cover my nose and mouth with one hand and… Read more »

Last week Ford reported low levels of bacteria that cause Legionnaires’ disease at the Dearborn Truck Assembly plant outside of Detroit. The announcement came at the same time Legionella bacteria was reported at the Old Main building at Wayne State. According to a report in the Detroit Free Press the discoveries came during “routine” testing… Read more »