Britons Die After Contracting Legionnaires' Disease In Spain

Valencia

First Posted: 3/02/2012 11:58 Updated: 3/02/2012 11:58   PA

A third British holidaymaker has died from contracting Legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Spain, the Valencia regional government has said.

The elderly man was originally thought to have died from heart problems after staying at the Diamante Beach Hotel in Calpe, southern Spain, but his death was later reclassified.

Two other elderly men have also died from the outbreak after staying at the hotel.

The men, who have not been named, were aged between 73 and 78.

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A third British holidaymaker has died from contracting Legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Spain, the Valencia regional government has said. The elderly man was originally thought to have die...
A third British holidaymaker has died from contracting Legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Spain, the Valencia regional government has said. The elderly man was originally thought to have die...
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04:53 PM on 02/03/2012
ive had a look at some aircon units in hotels and its a wonder more people havnt contracted that disease. i never use it unless im melting.
06:59 PM on 02/03/2012
Doesn't the bacteria also live in showerheads so it thrives in damp and humid conditions?
09:00 PM on 02/03/2012
certainly does, but normally it gets flushed out with regular use. im not an expert on this i just pick up stuff from tv or news reports and thats my take on it.