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Minnesota: Hopkins Legionnaires' disease outbreak grows to 20
Minnesota: Hopkins Legionnaires' disease outbreak grows to 20
The City of Hopkins reported today that state health officials have confirmed three additional cases of Legionnaires' disease, bringing the total to 20.The latest (most recent) illness onset date is consistent with exposure before remediation began on Sept. 9 and 10.The new cases fall into the age range for all cases of late 20s to late 90s (median age 59).Most of the cases (14) are male, which is consistent with other Legionnaire's outbreaks.
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Legionnaires' disease cluster in Hopkins increases to 20 cases
Legionnaires' disease cluster in Hopkins increases to 20 cases
Legionnaires' disease cluster in Hopkins increases to 20 casesA Legionnaires' disease cluster in Hopkins continues to grow and is now approaching an outbreak record for the state set two decades ago.Public health investigators confirmed three more cases of the respiratory infection Tuesday, bringing the Hopkins outbreak total to 20.One person has died in the outbreak.Sixteen people have been or are currently hospitalized.
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Three new cases in Hopkins Legionnaires' disease outbreak
Three new cases in Hopkins Legionnaires' disease outbreak
Three new cases of Legionnaires' disease linked to the ongoing Hopkins outbreak were confirmed by state officials Tuesday, bringing the total number of those sickened to 20, including one death.In all the cases, including the three announced Tuesday, patients were exposed to the bacteria in the Hopkins area before Sep. 9.Since then, health officials have taken steps to eliminate possible infection sources; cooling towers on several local businesses were disinfected and a decorative fountain was shut down.Legionnaires' disease is contracted by inhaling mist or aerosolized water droplets that contains the Legionella bacteria.
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