A mysterious outbreak that sickened 11 people in Argentina, killing four, has been solved.
Of the 11 cases, eight were among the clinic's health workers and three were among patients. Three of the four deaths occurred among health workers.
The median age of the cases is 45 and seven are male, according to the WHO. Ten people had underlying conditions that put them at risk for severe disease, including the four deaths.Argentinian health authorities said they are conducting contract tracing to prevent further spread of the disease. Of the contacts that have been identified so far, none have developed symptoms.
"Sporadic outbreaks of legionellosis pneumonia have been reported in Argentina before," the WHO said in a statement. "There are robust surveillance activities being implemented in the affected health facility." The statement continued, "Nonetheless, in the absence of an identified source of Legionella bacteria, the risk of developing Legionellosis for people working or hospitalized at the same health facility is currently moderate."
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