The Indianapolis Healthplex temporarily closed pending confirmation that the facility is free of legionella bacteria. Author: WTHR.com staff Updated: 9:58 PM EDT April 11, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS The Indianapolis Healthplex closed temporarily on Sunday afternoon after a few members were diagnosed with legionnaires’ disease.
Legionnaires’ disease is a serious type of pneumonia that is caused by Legionella bacteria, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, most healthy people exposed to Legionella do not get sick. People can get sick when they breathe in small droplets of water or accidentally swallow water containing Legionella into the lungs
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In an email to its members, the Indianapolis Healthplex explained the facility would be closed after a few members were diagnosed with the disease.
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