Legionnaires' bacteria found in Flint hospital's water

[Siwsan]

It just keeps getting worse.

FLINT, MI (WNEM) -
A Flint hospital said it discovered a low level of Legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease, in its water.

In a press release, a hospital spokesperson said the hospital noticed an increase of Legionnaries' disease patients that were going to McLaren Hospital for treatment. At that point, the hospital began aggressively testing its water supply.

Early tests indicated a low level of legionella. The hospital spokesperson said as soon as that was identified, they began to enact immediate measures to safeguard the quality of their water system.

The hospital installed a secondary water disinfectant system throughout the entire facility and installed lead filters on water and ice machines.

The McLaren spokesperson said no tests have determined McLaren as the source of exposure for any patients testing positive for Legionnaires' disease.


Read more: http://www.wnem.com/story/31034662/legionnaires-bacteria-found-in-hospitals-water#ixzz3y0wFAMNv

[Octafish]

1. So THAT's where it's coming from.

The bacterium is in the water.

[Siwsan]

2. I'm wondering how many victims were being treated at McLaren Hospital for something else

And then this hit. Although it would seem that would have been a big, flashing red light.

[Octafish]

3. Nosocomial infections are among the worst.

Hospitals use water for all sorts of things, including drinking and washing hands. I can personally attest it is used for cleaning in every department. What a nightmare.

OT: Did you hear Sue Snyder helps run PR for Nestle's bottling operation in Michigan? I'm trying to get it confirmed...

[Siwsan]

4. Ok, is the Nestle CEO the one who wants to privatize water????

That would be a very 'inconvenient' connection, for the Snyders.

[Octafish]

5. Sorry, my mistake...

Sorry! Nestle water Spokeswoman is Deb Muchmore's wife -- the just resigned chief of staff's spouse, not the governor's.

http://news.jrn.msu.edu/ejmagazine/2011/05/01/who-owns-the-water/

[Siwsan]

9. Well, still pretty damn close to the top guy

It might be chilling if anyone actually ever did a deep vetting of Snyder and his staff of cronies.

[malaise]

10. WTF? Are you serious?

That would be huge

[Octafish]

11. Nestle hired Deb Muchmore -- Snyder's now ex-chief of staff -- and her PR firm back in 2000s...

...before Snyder was elected governor. MRG (Marketing Resource Group). Even if some of their clients are corporate greedheads, on the whole, the firm and Ms. Muchmore are good people doing good work for both Dems and Pukes. I don't know her personally, but I know people who know people...

A Brief History of Nestle’s Water Battles in Michigan

[laundry_queen]

6. Just one thing after another.

Horrible.

[uponit7771]

7. OMFG, is this real!?

[Siwsan]

8. Most unfortunately, yes

About the only other thing left to happen would be Godzilla rising out of the Flint River.