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Lawsuit links Legionella exposure at Las Vegas hotels to guest’s death
health5 days ago

Lawsuit links Legionella exposure at Las Vegas hotels to guest’s death

The estate of Gary Curtis Jones filed a wrongful-death and survival lawsuit in Clark County District Court against The Grandview at Las Vegas and South Point casino-hotel and their owners, alleging negligence after Jones, an Alabama business traveler, contracted Legionnaires’ disease during a March 2023 Las Vegas trip and died on April 2, 2023. The suit describes fatigue and respiratory failure before his hospitalization for sepsis and attributes his death to the infection. Investigations reportedly found Legionella in the South Point water system and cited prior positive tests at both properties; Grandview denied Jones stayed there during the incubation period, a claim SNHD reportedly verified. The plaintiffs seek a jury trial and damages for wrongful death and related claims.

via Yahoo|
#grandview-las-vegas#health#las-vegas
Second Death at NJ Hospital Linked to Legionella Outbreak
health2 months ago

Second Death at NJ Hospital Linked to Legionella Outbreak

Two patients have died at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey, after contracting Legionnaires' disease from the hospital's water system, which was found to contain Legionella bacteria. The hospital has taken extensive measures to disinfect the water system and is monitoring the situation, with no additional cases reported. The incident highlights ongoing risks of Legionella in healthcare settings, especially for vulnerable populations.

via NJ.com|
#health#hospital#legionella
Second Legionella Patient Dies at St. Joseph's Hospital in Paterson
health2 months ago

Second Legionella Patient Dies at St. Joseph's Hospital in Paterson

A second patient at St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson, NJ, who tested positive for Legionella bacteria, has died. The hospital's water system was found to be contaminated with Legionella, prompting an investigation and water treatment. The incident has raised concerns about hospital water safety and Legionnaires' disease risks, especially for patients with underlying health conditions.

via ABC7 New York|
#health#hospital-water-system#legionella
Berkshire Health Reports Multiple Cases of Legionnaires' Disease
health5 months ago

Berkshire Health Reports Multiple Cases of Legionnaires' Disease

Seven patients at Berkshire Medical Center tested positive for Legionella bacteria, with one death possibly linked to the infection. The hospital has increased water safety measures, including chlorination and filtration, and is working with health authorities to eliminate the bacteria from its water system. Legionella, which causes Legionnaires' disease, spreads through aerosolized water and is most dangerous to immunocompromised individuals. The hospital's response aims to reduce the bacteria to zero in the water supply, with ongoing testing and cooperation with public health officials.

via The Berkshire Eagle|
#health#hospital-outbreak#legionella-bacteria
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in Marshalltown, Iowa: 21 Cases and 1 Death
health5 months ago

Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in Marshalltown, Iowa: 21 Cases and 1 Death

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is investigating 21 cases of Legionnaires' disease, including one death, in Marshalltown, with health officials urging water system management and prompt medical care for at-risk populations. The disease, caused by Legionella bacteria, is not contagious but can be severe for older adults, smokers, and those with chronic lung conditions, and is treatable with antibiotics if diagnosed early.

via WHO13.com|
#health#iowa#legionella-bacteria
NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak in Harlem Ends as Death Toll Reaches 7
health6 months ago

NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak in Harlem Ends as Death Toll Reaches 7

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem, NYC, linked to a city hospital and a construction site, has infected 114 people and caused 7 deaths. The outbreak was traced to cooling towers at both sites, which have now been remediated. The incident highlights issues with declining inspection rates and inadequate testing, prompting calls for stricter regulations and independent investigations. The health department plans to increase fines and testing frequency to prevent future outbreaks.

via Gothamist|
#cooling-towers#harlem-hospital#health
NYC Investigates Legionnaires' Outbreaks in Bronx and Harlem
health6 months ago

NYC Investigates Legionnaires' Outbreaks in Bronx and Harlem

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Harlem has resulted in six deaths and over 100 illnesses, with public health officials racing to identify the contaminated water towers by analyzing bacterial samples through slow, meticulous laboratory processes including culturing and genomic sequencing, which can take weeks. The outbreak is linked to mist from infected water towers, and efforts are ongoing to pinpoint the exact source and prevent further cases.

via The New York Times|
#health#legionella-bacteria#legionnaires-disease
Legionnaires' Outbreak in Bronx: Multiple Cases and Rising Concerns
health6 months ago

Legionnaires' Outbreak in Bronx: Multiple Cases and Rising Concerns

Health officials in NYC are investigating a Bronx apartment complex after two residents tested positive for Legionnaires' disease, linked to bacteria growing in the building's hot water system, amid a broader outbreak affecting Harlem with multiple deaths and illnesses. The city is working on extensive remediation and advising residents on safety measures.

via NBC News|
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