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Patient dies as UW Medical Center; Legionnaires' disease cases under investigation

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Officials investigate 2 Legionnaire's disease cases at University of Washington Medical Center

Officials investigate 2 Legionnaire's disease cases at University of Washington Medical Center

Officials investigate 2 Legionnaire's disease cases at University of Washington Medical CenterTwo patients treated at University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle have been infected with Legionella bacteria, and local health officials are investigating the cases, reports The Seattle Times.Both patients were treated in UWMC's cardiac units, but the source of the infections has not been detected, according to the report.The first case was reported Aug. 26, and public health officials said the patient may have been exposed to the bacteria either at the hospital or in the community.


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Legionnaires' disease blamed for death at UW Medical Center

Legionnaires' disease blamed for death at UW Medical Center

One of two people infected with Legionnaires' disease that was linked to cardiac units at the University of Washington Medical Center has died.One of two people diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease that was linked to cardiac units at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) has died, health officials said Friday.The infection, a type of serious pneumonia, contributed to the death.