
Five deaths reported amid bacterial infection outbreak in major city
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A Legionnaires' outbreak in New York City highlights bacterial pneumonia risks. No vaccines exist for the disease, though early antibiotic treatment can be effective.
Around 10% of people who contract Legionnaires’ disease will die from complications. Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
Fourteen people are currently hospitalized, according to NYC Health.
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