22 confirmed, 6 suspected Legionnaires' disease cases reported in Melbourne, Australia, involving adults over 40, caused by legionella pneumophilia serogroup 1, with cooling towers under investigation.
22 confirmed and six suspected cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported in Melbourne, Australia, with the majority of cases involving adults over 40 years old. The outbreak, caused by the legionella pneumophilia serogroup 1, has prompted health authorities to investigate potential sources, including local cooling towers. The source of the disease remains unknown, but investigations are ongoing to prevent further cases.
July 29, 2024
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