"Legionella Outbreak at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital: 2 Patients Test Positive"
Two patients at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton have tested positive for legionella bacteria, causing Legionnaires' Disease, prompting the hospital to treat its water system and use bottled water where necessary. The bacteria, usually found in hot water and air conditioning systems, can cause severe lung infections and is being closely monitored by health officials. Most healthy individuals exposed to the bacteria don't develop the disease, but those at higher risk include older individuals, smokers, and those with weakened immune systems.
