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Legionnaires’ outbreak in Syd, Illawarra – 7NEWS.com.au
Some 17 cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been uncovered across Sydney and Illawarra since the start of the year, prompting a NSW health alert.
A spike in Legionnaires’ disease has prompted NSW Health to call on building owners to ensure air conditioning systems are properly maintained.
There is often a spike in cases toward the end of summer, NSW Health spokesman Dr Richard Broome said, but the increase in 2021 has been higher than normal.
Some 17 cases of the disease were notified across Sydney and the Illawarra in January.
The disease, which presents with symptoms similar to COVID-19, is caused by Legionella pneumophila bacteria often…
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