A man has died in the Argentine province of Tucuman due to an outbreak of legionella pneumonia, bringing the total to five. On Sunday, September 4, the TV channel reports TN.
It is noted that the 64-year-old man, who was in intensive care at a private hospital, died. Three other patients remain in the hospital in critical condition.
According to the regional Ministry of Health, the deceased was previously hospitalized in serious condition. It turned out that he suffered from comorbidities.
At the moment, it has not been possible to find out the cause of the outbreak. It is also reported that three patients are in home isolation.
Infectionist Barbara Brose explained to the TV channel that the mortality rate from legionella is between 10% and 20%, while it rises to almost 80% in patients with risk factors. The bacterium is commonly found in fresh water, lakes and streams, although it also appears in building plumbing systems, she said.
On the eve of the Ministry of Health of Argentina said that legionella bacteria caused an outbreak of pneumonia in the Argentine province of Tucumán. According to the minister, the authorities have taken all measures to contain the spread of the disease. She also clarified that the disease is transmitted by airborne droplets.
Health officials specified that the sick complain of fever and abdominal pain.
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