The Vermont Health Sector has confirmed five cases of Legionnaire's disease in Franklin County place.

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It includes one death case. However, the source of the infection is still unknown.

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The cases were reported between 12 to 29 august and was confined in the st. albans region.

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The general risk to the people is low. People with healthy immunity does not get afflicted to the disease.

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Legionnaire's disease is a kind of pneumonia that can be treated with antibiotics.

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Air-conditioning units for big buildings, hot tubs, cooling misters, decorative fountains or plumbing systems are common sources of infection

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Symptoms starting from 2 to 14 days include fever, cough, headache, shortness of breathe, and muscle spasms.

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The disease is non contagious and does not spread from humans.

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People with symptoms living or working in Franklin County are encouraged to contact a health care professional.

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Those aged 50 and older have a higher risk or people smoking frequently might face severe problems with this disease.

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