1. Cluster of travel-associated Legionnaires disease in Lazise, Italy, July to August 2011.
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Rota M, Scaturro M, Fontana S, Foroni M, Boschetto G, Trentin L, Blengio G, Bandettini G, Buratto T, Caporali M, Napoli C, and Ricci M
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- Adult, Aged, Bacterial Typing Techniques, Camping, Environmental Exposure, Female, Housing, Humans, Italy epidemiology, Legionella pneumophila classification, Legionella pneumophila isolation & purification, Legionnaires' Disease microbiology, Male, Middle Aged, Water Microbiology, Disease Outbreaks, Legionnaires' Disease epidemiology, Travel
- Abstract
Since 18 August 2011, 17 cases of travel-associated Legionnaires' disease have been reported. They were tourists from five European countries who had stayed in five accommodation sites in Lazise, Italy. The dates of symptom onset ranged from 18 July to 25 August 2011. Control measures were implemented and no further cases associated with stays at the sites have been reported after disinfection. Timely notification of any further cases potentially associated with stay in Lazise is recommended.
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- 2011
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