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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (April 20) investigating a case of Legionnaires' Disease involving a 78-year-old man.
The patient, with chronic illness, presented with fever and cough since April 14. He was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital on April 19. His condition is now stable.
A urine sample test has revealed that the patient was infected with Legionella bacteria.
The patient had no recent travel history. His close contacts were asymptomatic. Investigation is in progress.
Information on Legionnaires' Disease and advice on prevention can be found on the CHP's website, www.chp.gov.hk .
Ends/Friday, April 20, 2012
Issued at HKT 18:30
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