"A health alert has been issued in the South Bay as officials work to determine the source of a Legionella outbreak linked to Kaiser's Santa Clara Medical Center. Eighteen people have become ill in connection with the outbreak, according to officials. All of the reported cases are associated with the Santa Clara facility."
"Legionella infections occur when individuals breathe in mist from a contaminated water source. The infection can lead to severe pneumonia."
"Kaiser officials said the hospital completed treatment of its water system on Monday. The health care provider said its facilities are operating normally."
"The Santa Clara County Health Department said the risk to the broader community is low."
A health alert was issued in the South Bay as officials investigated the source of a Legionella outbreak linked to Kaiser’s Santa Clara Medical Center. Eighteen people have become ill, and all reported cases are associated with the Santa Clara facility. Legionella infections occur when individuals breathe in mist from a contaminated water source, and the infection can lead to severe pneumonia. Kaiser reported that it completed treatment of its water system on Monday and said its facilities are operating normally. The Santa Clara County Health Department stated that the risk to the broader community is low.
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