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According to health officials, a outbreak of bacterial pneumonia in New York City has infected dozens of people in New York City.
A total of 58 people have been detected of Legonaires, a type of pneumonia due to bacteria legionella.
Two people have died, NYC Health Department confirmed in a news release on August 4.
Death was reported after outbreak of lehenogenesis in Senior Living Facility
The cluster of cases focuses on the Central Harlem and border communities (zip code 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 and 10039).
In the warning of the Health Department, Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse said, “Anyone should contact the healthcare provider as soon as possible in these zip code with symptoms like flu.”
A total of 58 people have been diagnosed with Legonaires, a bacterial pneumonia in the central Harlem. (Istock)
Legonaires’ usually found in lakes, streams and other freshwater environment.
However, it can grow indoors through shower heads, sink tap, hot tubs, water features/fountains, plumbing systems and other water systems, where conditions are suited for growth of Legionela bacteria, according to the disease control and prevention center (CDC).
Amidst the reports of a potentially fatal case, highly infectious diseases in some American states increases
When people swallow or breathe into water drops in Legonela, they may potentially become ill with legionaires disease.
The disease usually does not spread from person to another according to CDC.
Legonaires are caused by bacteria legionela, causing flu -like symptoms and respiratory problems. (Istock)
In the case of the outbreak of New York City, the Health Department directed the state to perform a therapeutic performance for 11 cooling towers, which was conducted positively for bacteria.
The disease of legonars can be treated effectively, if diagnosed quickly, but new yorkers with high risk, such as 50 years and older adults and those who smoke or have old lung conditions, should take care of their symptoms and take care of their symptoms, “Morse said.
Symptoms and risk
Symptoms of legionaires disease usually appear between two to 14 days after the risk.
The condition usually causes symptoms such as flu, including cough, chills, muscle pain, fever or difficulty in breathing.
Some patients may also experience nausea, diarrhea and confusion, the CDC said.
When people swallow or breathe into water drops in Legonela, they may potentially become ill with legionaires disease. (Istock)
The Goodyer said, “The nature of symptoms does not necessarily separate Legonela for other reasons, but the history of exposure from ‘man -made reservoirs’, although it can be difficult to understand quickly in infection and/or outbreak.”
Any of these symptoms Look for therapy Immediately, CDC advises.
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The highest -risk groups include smoking, 50 and older people, people with chronic lung disease and people according to health officials.
“Other risk factors involve pushing age, cardiovascular diseaseObesity and compromise immune system, “Dr. Nathan Gudier, Medical Director of Brio-Medical in Arizona, had earlier told Fox News Digital.
About 10% of the people who contract the disease of lehenogenesis will die of complications.
Legonaires disease is diagnosed through chest X-rays, urine tests and laboratory analysis of a cuff sample.
Most people with the disease will recover with a course of antibiotics.
In some patients, however, a serious disease may cause lung failure or death according to the CDC.
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About 10% of the people who contracted the disease of lehenogenesis will die of those complications – and the risk of mortality for those receiving legendyers while staying in healthcare facilities increases by 25%.
Goodyer told Fox News Digital, “Treatment should be quick and aggressive.” “Legonela infection is an intracellular infection that requires Retrograde treatment,
Legionela bacteria can spread and spread indoors through the head, sink tap, hot tub, water features/fountains, plumbing systems and other water systems. (Istock)
Antibiotics that are suitable for legionela infections include levofloxacin and azithromycin.
“Therapy can be determined orally in healthy individuals … but intravenous antibiotics often prove to be the initial option for treatment for the pathogenicity of the disease,” said Goodyer.
Prevention strategies
Currently, there are no vaccines for legionaires disease.
The best strategy to prevent infection is to reduce the growth and spread of Legonela bacteria.
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CDC recommends that the building owners and manager use a water management program to reduce the risk.
To prevent serious illness from legonars, Goodyer recommended that all Smokers kicked the habitAnd the chronic pulmonary disease also emphasizes the need to “aggressively support”.
