Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia most often caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila, which thrives in warm, fresh water. (Image courtesy of Brain light)
An outbreak of a potentially deadly bacterial infection in Harlem, New York, has already resulted in two deaths.
A total of 58 people have been diagnosed with the infection, according to information released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on Monday (August 4). The outbreak, which began in late July, has affected several areas of Central Harlem, including the 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 and 10039 ZIP codes.
The infection, known as Legionnaires' disease, is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria that thrive in warm, fresh water and are inhaled by breathing in water vapor containing the germs. The disease is not spread from person to person.
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