News: 7 Dead from NYC Disease Outbreak

The number of people diagnosed with Legionnaire’s disease in the South Bronx has more than doubled since Thursday, with the total currently sitting at seven dead and at least seventy-one infected.

But what is Legionnaire’s disease, and how could such a devastating outbreak spread so quickly?

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us News: 7 Dead from NYC Disease Outbreak The number of people diagnosed with Legionnaire’s disease in the South Bronx has more than doubled since Thursday, with the total currently sitting at seven dead and at least seventy-one infected. But what is Legionnaire’s disease, and how could such a devastating outbreak spread so quickly? Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health Legionnaire’s Disease Is Back    READ NOW The Facts On What Really Causes Pneumonia    READ NOW The 2015 Disease Outbreaks You Should Know About    READ NOW The About.com Guide to Child Health and Vaccines    READ NOW Trending Now • How Would I Know If I Had Rheumatoid Arthritis? • 10 Big Myths About Radiation Treatment • Money Management Tips When You Have ADD • The 10 Most Common Cancers That Cause Death in Men • Weightlifting Isn’t Really About Lifting Weights • One Way to Decrease Knee Pain When Running • Got Neck Pain? Read This Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.