Monday, August 27, 2012

Two more die from Legionnaire's disease in Quebec City

QUEBEC CITY - Quebec City officials announced Sunday that two more people died from Legionnaire's disease, bringing the death toll to eight. In total, 104 people in the Quebec City area have become infected with the deadly virus since mid-July. Legionnaire's disease can cause a severe pneumonia-like condition, a high fever and bloody coughing spells and usually affects those who are middle-aged or older.

http://www.torontosun.com/2012/08/26/two-more-die-from-legionnaires-disease-in-quebec-city

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