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Legionnaires' Outbreak in Toronto | Toronto News
Six new Legionnaires’ disease cases have been confirmed in Toronto’s Bathurst and Dupont area, with symptoms appearing between early and late July. Health officials are probing a possible connection to a nearby long-term care outbreak, though the exact source remains unknown. Legionnaires’ disease — a serious pneumonia caused by inhaling contaminated water droplets from sources like HVAC systems or cooling towers — is not contagious. High-risk groups include those over 50, smokers, people with chronic illnesses, and immunocompromised individuals. Symptoms often mimic other pneumonias, leading…
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