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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is investigating a confirmed case of Legionnaires' Disease involving a 69-year-old man.
The patient, living in Wong Tai Sin, developed fever, dizziness, chills and rigours on October 5 and was admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital on October 13. He is now in stable condition.
His urine sample tested positive for Legionella pneumophila.
CHP's investigation showed that he had travelled to the Mainland recently. His wife is asymptomatic.
This is the 34th case of Legionnaires' Disease reported this year. Thirteen cases were reported in 2008, 11 in 2007 and 16 in 2006.
Information on Legionnaires' Disease and advice on prevention can be found on the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk).
Ends/Monday, October 19, 2009
Issued at HKT 18:40
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