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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (October 25) investigating a case of Legionnaires' disease (LD) affecting a woman aged 57.
The patient, with underlying illnesses, has presented with cough, fever and malaise since October 20. She attended the Accident and Emergency Department of Princess Margaret Hospital on October 24 and was admitted on the same day. She is now in stable condition.
Her urine sample tested positive for Legionella pneumophilia serogroup 1 antigen upon laboratory testing.
Initial enquiries by the CHP revealed that the patient had travelled to Macau, Guangdong and Taipei during the incubation period. Her home contact remains asymptomatic. Investigations are proceeding.
This is the 32nd 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/Saturday, October 25, 2014
Issued at HKT 20:20
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