In the past several months, states across the country have reported detecting Legionnaires’ disease among their populations. In this case, San Quentin prison (California) has confirmed one person is diagnosed with the disease. And, there’s more to this story. Read more for additional details.
San Quentin Prison State Confirms Legionnaires’ Disease, 30 Others Suspected
Although these aren’t confirmed diagnostics, two men have been transferred to an outside hospital for further evaluation. 30 other inmates are involved in an assessment process.
Following the authenication, water had been shut off at San Quentin State Prison.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced Friday bottled water will be transported to the facility and inmate intake has stopped as health investigators ascertain the source of the infectious bacteria that causes the disease.
Officials initially turned off all the water supply, brought in portable toilets and banned showers. In addition, inmates said the toilet bowls were backed up.
According to the Center Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Legionnaires’ disease begins with symptoms similar to pneumonia. The bacteria is found in warm fresh water that is somewhat stagnant and is spread through the inhalation of water mist containing the bacteria.
San Quentin Prison State Confirms Legionnaires’ Disease, 30 Others Suspected
SOURCE: ABC
