(ANSA) - Brescia, September 12 - A health alarm concerning a
spate of cases of pneumonia in northern Italy is continuing,
with 196 people being treated in hospital, including nine in
intensive care, and three reported deaths of legionnaire's
disease, a severe form of the illness.
The victims of legionnaire's disease died in the areas of the
cities of Lecco, Brescia and Torino.
A 29-year-old man from Brescia who is is in serious condition
at the San Gerardo Hospital in Monza is among those suspected to
have contracted legionnaire's disease.
Brescia prosecutors have opened a probe into the surge of
pneumonia cases, sources said Monday.
Carabinieri NAS health officials are collecting data on
contagion patterns and are working with the local health
authority.
Pneumonia alarm continues
Almost 200 in hospital