The New York City Health Department reported Thursday that a seventh person passed away during a community outbreak of legionellosis in the Central Harlem neighborhood.
To date, according to the authorities, there are 114 confirmed cases, seven deceased people and six who remain hospitalized.
Health authorities also indicated that the risk for most people living in the postal codes affected by the outbreak (10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 and 10039) is low.
However, they advised people who work or live in those areas and have symptoms similar to those of the flu, immediately go to a doctor.
Legionellosis, a type of pneumonia, is caused by Legionella bacteria, which develops in hot water. Symptoms usually appear between two and ten days after exposure to bacteria and may include headache, muscle aches, breathing difficulty, cough and fever.
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They explained that people at greater risk in contracting the disease are those of 50 years or moresmokers, who have a chronic lung disease, have the weakened immune system or take medications that weaken it.
They advised that if people do not have a doctor, you can visit the NYC Health + Hospitals Internet site, call 311 or 844-NYC-4NYC (844-692-4692).
They affirmed that the infected usually develop the symptoms between 2 and 10 days after the exhibition, although in some cases they may take up to two weeks.
New York City Health authorities have been investigating A BRONX APARTMENT COMPLEX after two residents tested positive for legionary disease.
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The city’s department of health initiated an evaluation of the Parkchester North condominiums after it made two residents positive for legionary disease within 10 months.
The Legionella bacteria grew in the building’s hot water system and was identified after the authorities investigated the building’s engineering systems, the New York City Health Department reported in a statement.
The department said he was working with the building to carry out an “thorough remediation”, which can be extended for months or years. Meanwhile, the Department of Health indicated that it has provided recommendations to residents on how to safely use the water supply and reduce the risk of contracting legionary disease.
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It is not transmitted from person to person and can be treated with antibiotics, according to health authorities.
There is no vaccine or medication that can prevent legionellosis, according to health authorities, which recommend that the best way to prevent it is by adequate maintenance of water systems in which the bacteria can proliferate.
