It is to stay out of use until it has been cleaned, disinfected and shown to be clear of Legionella. The patient is the third confirmed case of the disease in the region but is said to be making a steady recovery. The health board has stressed that there is little risk of passing the infection from person to person. Legionnaire's disease is a lung infection caused by the Legionella pneumophila bacterium. The incubation period is from two to 10 days.
Many patients suffer nausea, vomiting, and stomach discomfort.
Other common symptoms include headaches, muscle aches, chest pain, and shortness of breath.