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News items on 'Legionnaires' Disease'
Legionnaires' disease bugs uncovered at Holyrood
(The Scotsman 29/01/2009)
BACTERIA that can cause Legionnaires' disease was found in the water supply at the Scottish Parliament building seven months ago, it was revealed yesterday. Officials insisted there had been no risk to anyone and said the contaminated source was immediately isolated and cleaned. The bacteria was found in two "seldom-used" water outlets, not drinking taps, officials said.
Hospital patient catches Legionnaires' disease
(The Scotsman 26/11/2008)
A HOSPITAL patient was critically ill last night after contracting Legionnaires' disease. Health officials have launched an investigation after the resident at a Lanarkshire hospital for the mentally ill was diagnosed with the infection on Monday. The patient is being treated at Wishaw General Hospital, where doctors last night described the patient's condition as 'critical but stable'.
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