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Legionnaires' disease outbreak questions rise on Staten Island
Original: Legionnaires’ disease on Staten Island: What is it, and what constitutes an outbreak?
Health officials and local media on Staten Island, New York are examining cases of Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria often found in water systems. Coverage is explaining what the illness is, its symptoms, and how many cases are needed before health authorities formally declare an outbreak.
Why now: New or suspected Legionnaires' cases on Staten Island are prompting public concern and official explanations about outbreak thresholds.
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