FranceAn outbreak of legionellosis in Basel, Switzerland, has infected 26 people, including one death. Authorities suspect cooling towers at an office building as the source of contamination. The disease, caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila, spreads through inhalation of contaminated aerosols. Most cases were reported in a single neighborhood, but isolated cases were also noted in other parts of the city, which borders France and Germany. Health officials have identified several cooling tower installations exceeding legal limits for Legionella bacteria and have ordered their shutdown. They advise residents to consult a doctor if they experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, fever, or severe coughing.
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