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break out Bacterial pneumonia According to health officials, dozens of people have been infected in New York City.
A total of 58 people were diagnosed with Legion disease, a form of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Legionella.
The New York City Department of Health confirmed in an August 4 press release that two people died.
Deaths report deaths after the outbreak of the Legion in senior living agencies
Case cluster Central Harlem and border with the community (zip codes 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 and 10039).
“Anyone with flu symptoms in these zip codes should contact the health care provider as soon as possible,” Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse said in a health department alert.
A total of 58 people in central Harlem have been diagnosed with Legion disease, a form of bacterial pneumonia. (iStock)
Lemionnaires are usually in lakes, streams and other Freshwater environment.
However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it can grow and spread indoors through shower heads, sink faucets, hot tubs, water/fountains, ductwork and other water systems.
When people swallow or breathe droplets containing Legionella, they may get sick due to Legional disease.
This disease is not Usually spread According to the CDC, from one person to one person.
Legion disease is caused by the bacteria Legionella, which can lead to flu-like symptoms and respiratory illness. (iStock)
In the case of the New York City outbreak, the health department directed the state to remedy 11 cooling towers that tested positive for bacteria.
“League disease can be effectively treated if diagnosed earlier, but New Yorkers are at higher risk, such as adults Over 50 years old Morse added that those who smoke or have chronic lung disease should pay special attention to their symptoms and seek care as soon as the symptoms begin. Morse added.
Symptoms and risks
Symptoms of Legion disease usually occur between two and 14 days after exposure.
The situation usually causes Symptoms of fluincluding cough, chills, muscle aches, fever or difficulty breathing.
The CDC notes that some patients may also feel nausea, diarrhea and confusion.
When people swallow or breathe droplets containing Legionella, they may get sick due to Legional disease. (iStock)
“The nature of the symptoms is not necessarily to distinguish Legionella from other causes, but rather from the historical history of ‘reservoirs made from humans’, although this can be difficult to distinguish in infections and/or outbreaks,” Goodyear said.
Those with these symptoms should Seeking medical care CDC recommends immediately.
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The highest risk groups include smokers, people aged 50 and older, people with chronic lung disease and those with immune depression, according to health officials.
“Other risk factors include age growth, Cardiovascular diseaseobesity and immune system compromise,” Dr. Nathan Goodyear, director of medical director of Brio-Medical, Arizona, had previously told Fox News Digital.
About 10% of patients die of illness from complications.
Diagnosis is performed by chest X-rays, urine tests and laboratory analysis of sputum samples, which are diagnosed by chest X-rays.
Most people with this disease recover from antibiotics.
However, in some patients, severe illness can lead to Lung failure or die, according to the CDC.
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About 10% of patients with contracted Legion disease die from these complications, while in health care facilities, the mortality rate for those who receive Legion responsibility may increase to 25%.
“Treatment requires early and aggressiveness,” Goodyear told Fox News Digital. “Legendary bacterial infection is an intracellular infection that requires Antibiotic treatment. ”
Legionella bacteria can grow and spread indoors through shower heads, sink faucets, hot tubs, water features/fountains, ductwork and other water systems. (iStock)
Antibiotics suitable for Legionella infection include levofloxacin and azithromycin.
“It can be treated orally in healthy individuals…but intravenous antibiotics are often proven to be the initial choice for secondary treatment of disease pathogenic secondary treatment,” Goodyear said.
Prevention strategies
Currently, there is no vaccine for Legion’s disease.
The best strategy to prevent infection is to reduce the growth and spread of Legionella bacteria.
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The CDC recommends building owners and managers use water management programs to reduce risks.
To prevent serious illnesses enlisted by the Legion, Goodyear advises everyone Smokers develop habitsalso stressed the need to “actively support” chronic lung disease.
