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Legionella Bacteria Found in Water Supply at UK MoD Abbey Wood

No members of staff have reported symptoms

Bristol UK News 20 AUG 2020.

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Bosses at Filton's Defence Equipment and Support unit confirmed no employees had showed symptoms of the serious lung infection yet.

Specialists are now being brought in to locate the source.

A DE&S spokesperson said: “We have detected legionella bacteria in parts of the water supply at DE&S Abbey Wood.

"To date, no member of staff has reported symptoms.

“We are working closely with contractors to resolve the issue and ensure that any risk to employees is minimised.”

What are Legionnaires' Disease Symptoms?

Headache
Muscle aches
Fever that may be 40 C or higher

By the second or third day, you'll develop other signs and symptoms that can include:

Cough, which might bring up mucus and sometimes blood
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
Confusion or other mental changes

Diagnosing and treating Legionnaires' disease as soon as possible can help shorten the recovery period and prevent serious complications.

For people at high risk, such as smokers or older adults, prompt treatment is critical, according to MayoClinic.