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Montreal Public Health investigates after death from Legionnaires' disease

Three cases were reported to Public Health between the end of July and August 8.

Colorized scanning electron micrograph (SEM) with moderately-high magnification of 5000X, depicting a large grouping of Gram-negative Legionella pneumophila bacteria which causes Legionnaires' disease.
Magnification 5000x medium high magnification colorized Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) photograph. disease. Centers for Disease Control

Public Health in Montreal said he was investigating three cases of Legionnaires' disease in the city. The following complications, one of which he died.

Cases reported to Public Health between late July and August 8 were confirmed in Anjou and Mercier Ouest, according to the agency.

"There is nothing to worry about for people east of Montreal, except to stay vigilant for the emergence of pneumonia, such as a high fever, or symptoms similar to COVID-19."

All cases occurred east of Route 25, south of Route 40, west of George V Street, and north of the river.

"The three cases have the same source. Investigations are underway to determine whether they have been exposed," Public Health said. "It specifically targets water-cooled towers."

The bacteria that cause the disease are commonly found in freshwater, but are also present in significant amounts in man-made water sources. Public Health says it may. It can be transmitted through contaminated droplets and can travel long distances through the air, but the chances of contracting the disease are very low. Symptoms may appear 2 to 10 days after exposure.

Anyone experiencing compatible symptoms is urged to contact Info-Santé (811) or their doctor.

Montreal's Public Health Department reports several cases of the disease each year, the agency said. A total of 52 cases were reported to authorities last year, compared to 27 so far in 2022.

  1. Lynda Hoffman holds a frame with a picture of her son, Aaron Kaufman, right, who died of legionnaires' disease.

    After her son died of Legionnaires' disease, his mother said, ``He failed at every turn.''

  2. David Kaiser, head of the environmental health unit at the Montreal public health authority, holds a press conference to talk about an outbreak of legionnaires' disease in Montreal on Wed., Aug. 4, 2021.

    2 Died after outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in eastern edge of Montreal

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