Brote de Legionelosis en Harlem, Nueva York causa 2 muertes y afecta a 58 Personas
La bacteria que produce la legionelosis en Harlem afecta a 58 personas y ha causado dos muertes. NYC Health Department urge atención médica inmediata.
NUEVA YORK.- El Departamento de Salud de Nueva York (NYC Health Department) reportó un brote de legionelosis en Harlem Central.
Desde el 25 de julio, 58 personas fueron diagnosticadas con la bacteria, y dos han fallecido, confirman en un comunicado.
Brote de Legionelosis en Harlem, NYC
El brote afecta los vecindarios en los códigos postales 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 y 10039.
El brote de legionelosis en Harlem está vinculado a la bacteria Legionella pneumophila, encontrada en 11 torres de enfriamiento.
Estas torres ya fueron desinfectadas.
La enfermedad, una forma de neumonía, se transmite al inhalar vapor de agua contaminado. No se propaga de persona a persona.
Síntomas y Recomendaciones Urgentes por brote de legionelosis
Las personas con síntomas similares a la influenza, como fiebre, tos, escalofríos o dificultad para respirar, deben buscar atención médica inmediata.
Los mayores de 50 años, fumadores o aquellos con enfermedades pulmonares crónicas son más vulnerables.
Urgente un diagnóstico a tiempo
La Dra. Michelle Morse, comisionada interina de salud, instó a actuar rápido.
“El brote de legionelosis en Harlem puede tratarse con antibióticos si se diagnostica temprano”, afirma.
Y recomienda a los residentes y trabajadores de la zona estar alerta a los síntomas.
Causas y Medidas de Control en NYC
La bacteria Legionella prospera en agua tibia, como en torres de enfriamiento, jacuzzis o sistemas de agua caliente.
El NYC Health Department completó la desinfección de las torres afectadas. No se reportan nuevos focos de contaminación.
El brote de legionelosis en Harlem ha movilizado a las autoridades.
Estas trabajan para identificar otras posibles fuentes de la bacteria. La vigilancia en sistemas de agua continúa para prevenir más casos.
Riesgos y Prevención de Legionelosis
La legionelosis no es contagiosa, pero puede ser grave si no se trata a tiempo.
Los antibióticos son efectivos, especialmente con diagnóstico temprano.
Los residentes deben reportar síntomas rápidamente, sobre todo en las áreas afectadas.
El NYC Health Department pide a la comunidad mantener la calma pero actuar con urgencia.
Los sistemas de agua en edificios son monitoreados para evitar nuevos brotes.
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