19 people have already died in the large Legionella outbreak in Rzeszow, Poland. This is evidenced by the new balance of health services. All of the deceased also had other health problems.
One hundred and sixty people became infected with the bacteria. Most of them come from Rzeszów, a city of 196,000 inhabitants located 250 kilometers from the capital, Warsaw.
Legionella bacteria can cause a serious lung infection. Infection carries risks, especially for people with a weakened immune system or those with conditions such as diabetes or heart and lung disease. Smokers and the elderly are also at greater risk.
Respiratory contamination occurs after inhalation of the bacteria through water mist or air conditioning, for example. Bacteria grow best at temperatures between 25 and 45 degrees. Above 55 degrees growth is inhibited, and above 60 degrees the spores die.
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