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Legionnaires disease strike Las Vegas

This is such a terrible news. It is reported that Legionella, a bacteria that can lead to Legionellosis, or Legionnaire’s disease, was discovered at the Aria Resort & Casino at the CityCenter complex in Las Vegas. The hotel said its water supply had high levels of the bacteria between June 21 and July 4. Hotel crews have since chlorinated and super-heated the water to kill the bacteria.

Fyi, here is the brief description of Legionnaire’s disease:
Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia — lung inflammation usually caused by infection. Legionnaires’ disease is caused by a bacterium known as legionella. Legionella bacterium also causes Pontiac fever, a milder illness resembling the flu.

Legionnaires Disease Symptoms
Legionnaires’ disease usually develops two to 14 days after exposure to legionella bacteria. It frequently begins with the following signs and symptoms:
Headache
Muscle pain
Chills
Fever that may be 104 F (40 C) or higher
By the second or third day, you’ll develop other signs and symptoms that may include:
Cough, which may bring up mucus and sometimes blood
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Fatigue
Loss of appetite
Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
Confusion or other mental changes

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