UKHSA is investigating cases of Legionnaires' disease in north and south London - My London

Symptoms include muscle aches, fatigue and fever

The UKHSA is investigating cases of Legionnaires' disease in north and south London

Symptoms include muscle pain, fatigue and fever

A cluster of Legionnaires' disease affecting North and South West London is being investigated, the UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) said.Experts try to find out if the words are connected and if there is a source.

Legionnaires' disease is a lung infection caused by inhaling droplets containing Legionella bacteria.Common causes include air conditioning systems, humidifiers, hot tubs, and underused appliances.

It is usually found in places like hotels, hospitals or offices where bacteria has entered the water supply.However, the risk to public health is low because Legionnaires' disease is not usually transmitted from person to person.

Janice Lowe, health protection adviser at UKHSA London, said: "At this stage, the common source has yet to be confirmed, but we are carrying out further research with partners who will give us more information.

"Legionella bacteria are widely distributed in the environment and can survive in large water systems in buildings. It is important that water systems are properly maintained with regular testing and treatment to ensure the bacteria does not grow and cause health risks."

“Signs and symptoms of Legionnaires' disease include a flu-like illness with muscle aches, fatigue, headache, dry cough and fever, and people with these symptoms should contact NHS 111 or their GP for medical advice.”

If you have Praetorian disease, it is usually treated with antibiotics.

Three years ago, the Home Office had to remove 39 migrants from the ferry Bibby Stockholm in Dorset after bacteria was found in its water system.Last year, a British traveler had to be rushed to hospital with this disease.

Donna Jobling stayed in Crete and spent two weeks in an induced coma.

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