Investigation of a cluster of Legionnaires' disease during the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in northeastern Taiwan, June 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To describe the investigation and intervention of a cluster of Legionnaires' disease detected during the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Methods

From June 7 to 22, 2021, 15 cases in the neighborhood near our hospital were detected. Information about residence, workplace, hospital visit, and potential exposures was collected. Sampling and decontamination were performed for potential sources.

Results

All 15 patients had pneumonia when visiting the emergency room with negative COVID-19 test results. Most patients were male (73.3%) with the mean age of 65.7 years. The most common comorbidities were diabetes mellitus (40.0%) and hypertension (40%). The most common symptom was fever (93.3%). Two (13.3%) patients needed mechanical ventilator

SUBMITTER: Ye JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9068600 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature