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Misdiagnosing Legionellosis and Legionnaires Disease Can Be Fatal. But Why Is It Still Common?

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Going back to work or school in buildings left unoccupied or unused during lockdowns is a risk factor for Pontiac fever [4]. 64-69, 2003. Cassell et al. caution that utmost care must be taken when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted worldwide. According to Reller et al. [5], 13, 2021. [5] But Why Is It Still Common?

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Salmonella by Any Other Name: Salmonellosis in Finland & How to Prevent the Next Outbreak

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2001 – 2003: 666 cases reported in Norway , Finland, and Swedish tourists infected by contaminated poultry. 2001: 303 cases 2002: 164 cases 2003: 199 cases. Other risk factors for Salmonella poisoning are travel to high-risk countries with poor sanitation and exposure to birds and reptiles being kept as pets.

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What is Staphylococcus aureus?

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Individuals at increased risk include patients with diabetes, cancer, HIV/AIDS , and other conditions that compromise the immune system. Hospitalization is in itself a risk factor for S. Severe community-acquired pneumonia due to Staphylococcus aureus, 2003-04 influenza season. aureus infection. Emerg Infect Dis.