BOSTON — As reports of Legionnaires' outbreaks have surfaced in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, the VA Boston has diagnosed an inpatient with the disease.
The hospital announced Friday they are following strict protocols to learn whether the patient contracted Legionnaires' while in the hospital.
#BREAKING: VA Boston confirms one of its inpatients has been diagnosed with Legionnaires Disease, and is following protocols to determine where this patient contracted the disease, including whether that was at the hospital. #Boston25
— Courtney Spinelli (@CourtSpinelliTV) September 21, 2018
According to the hospital, the patient's movements inside the hospital are being traced and the water is being tested for bacteria at each of those locations.
The test results may take anywhere from seven to 14 days to return.
In the meantime, staff at VA Boston Healthcare System say they are supporting the patient and working to find the source of the bacteria.
This is a developing story. Stay with Boston 25 News for more information as it becomes available.
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