Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Paris in June 1998

From June 29 to July 1, 1998, four cases of Legionnaires' disease in British nationals were reported to the National Public Health Network through the mandatory reporting system and the European surveillance network for travel-associated Legionnaires' disease. One of the cases had been detected through enhanced surveillance during the World Cup. All of these individuals had stayed in Paris within the 10 days prior to the onset of symptoms. An investigation was conducted to confirm the existence of an outbreak, identify a common source of infection, and implement control measures appropriate to the epidemiological situation.

Author(s): Decludt B, Guillotin L, van Gastel B, Dubrou S, Jarraud S, Perrocheau A, Carlier D, Reyrolle M, Capek I, Ledrans M, Etienne J

Publishing year: 1999

Pages: 83-5

Weekly Epidemiological Bulletin, 1999, n° 21, p. 83-5

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