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The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services said five people developed Legionnaires' disease in June and July after likely being exposed to contaminated water droplets from a cooling tower.The cooling tower is located behind the RiverWalk Resort in the downtown area of Lincoln, New Hampshire. Testing confirmed that the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease was identified in the cooling tower.Most people who are exposed to Legionella do not become ill.
Benjamin Chan, New Hampshire State Epidemiologist. “People who develop fever or other symptoms of pneumonia within 14 days after spending time in this area should talk to their healthcare provider about testing for Legionella infection.”Doctors in the region are encouraged to screen for Legionnaires'. It generally causes 2% to 10% of community-based pneumonia cases.
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