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Albertville Legionellosis Cluster Hits 17 Cases With One Death and Six in ICU

Investigators are narrowing searches to two neighborhoods to pinpoint the contamination source.

Overview

  • Cases were identified between September 16 and 22 among people who live in or visited the Albertville area.
  • ARS Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Santé publique France are leading environmental and epidemiological probes with DREAL, the CNR, the city of Albertville and the Arlysère agglomeration.
  • Samples were taken from potential aerosol sources such as misting devices, decorative fountains and sports-facility showers.
  • The mayor reports that municipal equipment checks have all tested negative so far, while tracing focuses on two districts.
  • Health workers have been alerted to spot additional cases during the 2–10 day incubation period, and authorities stress there is no person-to-person transmission and tap water is safe to drink.