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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (July 23) investigating a case of Legionnaires' disease (LD) affecting a man aged 57.
The patient, with good past health, has presented with fever and cough since July 18 and was admitted to Tuen Mun Hospital on July 21 for management. His clinical diagnosis was pneumonia and he is currently in stable condition.
His urine sample tested positive for Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 antigen upon laboratory testing by the CHP's Public Health Laboratory Services Branch.
Initial enquiries by the CHP revealed that the patient had no recent travel history. His home contacts are asymptomatic so far. Investigations are proceeding.
This is the 24th LD case reported to the CHP this year. In 2013 and 2012, 28 cases were filed in each year.
The public may visit the CHP's LD page (www.chp.gov.hk/en/content/9/24/2117.html) for further information and corresponding preventive advice.
Ends/Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Issued at HKT 18:35
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