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Alarm legionella on Bust Arsizio. According to what was declared by the Councilor for Social Welfare of the Lombardy Region, Giulio Gallera, there are sixteen cases verified in Busto Arsizio, in the province of Varese. One person died from the disease caused by the bacteria. “In the last hours, 16 cases of legionella have been found in Busto Arsizio, in the province of Varese. One of the people involved died – Gallera said – The territorial health authorities took immediate measures and carried out the sampling and sampling of the water in the residences, the control of water systems (aqueduct) and cooling towers. Laboratory tests are in progress. As a precaution, the water was also hyperchlorinated. More hygienic and sanitary controls are being carried out as foreseen in the security protocols. “
What is legionellosis
Legionnaires’ disease is a disease that manifests itself with symptoms such as fever, chills, and cough. It develops when you come into contact with the bacteria. Legionella pneumophila – which lives in hot and humid environments – and is very dangerous when ingested. Legionnaires’ disease, also known as’ Legionnaires’ disease (due to the epidemic that affected American Legion soldiers gathered at a hotel in Philadelphia in 1976), has two stages: a ‘milder’ stage (but still dangerous) known as Pontiac feverand a more acute (and common) one known as Legionnaires’ disease, which results in pneumonia. The bacterium that triggers the disease is not dangerous when it is found in nature, therefore in lakes or rivers, but it is when it spreads in the pipes of homes, offices and public places.
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