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Portugal Battling Outbreak of Deadly Legionnaires’ DiseaseAn outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, a pneumonia-like lung infection, has killed five people in central Portugal. The affected community, Vila Franca de Xira, is located about 16 miles northeast of Lisbon, the national capital. Legionnaires’ disease is caused by a type of bacteria known as legionella. It is essentially a type of pneumonia, meaning people […]ActiveBeat Author
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Quebec City Legionnaire’s Disease Outbreak Appears to Be Under ControlA recent Quebec City outbreak of legionnaire’s disease, a potentially fatal condition caused by legionella bacteria, appears to be under control, according to municipal officials. The outbreak, which began in July, has caused 11 confirmed deaths. A total of 176 cases have now been reported. Quebec City’s public health director, Francois Debiens, called the situation […]Jim Greene
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11 Die in Quebec City From Outbreak of Legionnaire’s DiseaseJim Greene
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