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Legionellosis outbreak in Savoie, France

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A legionellosis outbreak in Savoie, France, has seen a rise in reported cases and fatalities. Between June 1 and August ~~10,~~ 14, the Agence régionale de santé (ARS) Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes recorded 41 46 cases, with 40 44 patients requiring ~~hospitalization~~ hospitalization. The victims, aged between 26 and ~~two deaths reported among~~ 91, primarily suffered from respiratory issues. Three fatalities have been confirmed, all involving individuals over ~~80. Investigations initially focused on~~ the ~~Chambéry basin and western part of the department, with health authorities sampling water networks, cooling towers, and food service locations. By August 14, the total number~~ age of ~~reported cases rose to 46, and the death toll increased to three.~~ 80. The ARS noted that two of ~~the~~ these deaths were linked to contamination from a private water network. ~~Epidemiological~~ Investigations remain concentrated in the Chambéry basin. Authorities are conducting epidemiological and environmental ~~investigations remain ongoing.~~ studies to identify the exact source of the contamination, examining sites such as collective building water networks, cooling towers, supermarkets, and restaurants. Legionellosis is a non-contagious lung infection spread through the inhalation of contaminated water micro-droplets.

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