infectious disease
The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating two cases of Legionnaires disease reported in guests who stayed separately at Harrahs Laughlin Hotel & Casino in Laughlin in November 2017 and March 2018
The Health District conducted an environmental health assessment of the facility's water system after receiving the initial illness report. Following notification of the second case, the property arranged for environmental testing of its water system. Facility testing results did indicate the presence of Legionella bacteria
Legionnaires disease is contracted by inhaling aerosol droplets of water contaminated with the bacteria. Sources of the aerosol can include showers, hot tubs, faucets, cooling towers, misters, and decorative fountains. Legionnaires disease is a type of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. Generally, Legionnaires disease does not spread from person-to-person; however, this might be possible under rare circumstances. Most healthy people exposed to Legionella do not get sick
Artist/Author: KTNV December 20, 2018 |
