MDH Investigating Legionnaire's Disease Cases At Senior Home
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating Legionnaires' disease at a senior living facility in Albert Lea.
Two people living at the St. John's Fountain Lake home have reported symptoms. The first resident got sick in June, and a second case was reported Thursday. Both people have been hospitalized.
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Legionnaires' disease is a type of bacterial pneumonia that can be deadly.
Health officials say prompt diagnosis and antibiotic treatment is important.
