The 20-day-old newborn diagnosed with legionellosis continues to be hospitalized in critical condition at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Makarios Hospital, while the Ministry of Health investigates the presence of the bacterium Legionella pneumophila in the water supply network of the private hospital where the baby was born. #Λεγεωνέλλωση #ΔημόσιαΥγεία #Νεογνά (translated)
Pediatrician Maria Kolliou emphasized the rarity of legionellosis in newborns and the risks that arise from exposure to the bacteria, stressing the need for preventive measures and cleanliness, both in maternity hospitals and in the home environment. #Λεγεωνέλλωση #ΔημόσιαΥγεία #Νεογνά (translated)
A case of legionellosis in a newborn was identified in a private clinic in Nicosia, with the child being transferred to the Makarios Hospital for hospitalization in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, while guidelines were issued by the Ministry of Health for addressing the situation. #Λεγεωνέλλωση #ΥγειονομικήΠερίθαλψη #Νεογνά (translated)
