Legionnaire's linked to Australian car wash
Posted: May 20th, 2008 - 9:49pm by Doug Powell
Car washes have emerged as a new Legionnaire's disease threat after seven people were admitted to hospital in the world's first reported outbreak at a car wash.
The Grand Car Wash in Hoppers Crossing has been closed for disinfecting and plumbing works while an investigation into the outbreak continues.Legionella bacteria experts warned that commercial hand-held car washes springing up across Victoria may provide perfect conditions for outbreaks because they used recycled water, warm storage tanks and spray vapour.
All seven people struck down by the latest outbreak went to hospital between April 14 and May 15 after visiting the Old Geelong Rd car wash.
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