Legionnaires' disease, NYC and Harlem
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A deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City has set health and community leaders on a campaign to educate the public on ways to prevent the bacteria from growing and spreading.
City health officials are sounding the alarm as a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak spreads through Harlem, killing two and sickening at least 58 others. The pneumonia-like illness, first detected July 25, has been reported in zip codes 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 and 10039, as well as in neighboring communities.
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ABC7 New York on MSNHarlem woman diagnosed with Legionnaires' describes symptoms: 'My body is hurting really bad'
A woman diagnosed with Legionnaire's disease described her frightening symptoms amid an outbreak in Harlem that has infected nearly 70 people and led to three deaths. "My body is hurting really bad," said Stephanie Tribble,
A Legionnaires' disease cluster in the Harlem area of New York City has caused three deaths and 90 people to be sickened. Here's what it is, symptoms and how it's spread.