This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6988799.stm

The article has changed 3 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Legionnaires' holidaymaker dies Legionnaires' holidaymaker dies
(10 minutes later)
An elderly holidaymaker has died after contracting legionnaires' disease on a trip to Italy. An elderly holidaymaker has died after contracting Legionnaires' disease on a trip to Italy.
The man, from Scotland, died on returning from a bus tour organised by Glasgow-based Caledonian Travel.The man, from Scotland, died on returning from a bus tour organised by Glasgow-based Caledonian Travel.
Health Protection Scotland (HPS) said a second man had picked up the condition and a further two possible cases were being investigated.Health Protection Scotland (HPS) said a second man had picked up the condition and a further two possible cases were being investigated.
The infection experts said a contaminated shower or whirlpool could be to blame.The infection experts said a contaminated shower or whirlpool could be to blame.
A team of experts met on Monday to discuss the outbreak. A team of experts met on Monday to discuss the cases.
All the travellers returned to various parts of Scotland at the end of August. All of the travellers returned to various parts of Scotland at the end of August.
Regrettably, as has been seen on this occasion, legionella infection can prove fatal Dr Jim McMenaminRegrettably, as has been seen on this occasion, legionella infection can prove fatal Dr Jim McMenamin
The first official notification came last Thursday when two cases where reported. One, the unnamed elderly man, later died.The first official notification came last Thursday when two cases where reported. One, the unnamed elderly man, later died.
A further two suspected cases have been logged. A spokeswoman for HPS said the three remaining cases were giving no cause for concern. A further two suspected cases have been logged and a spokeswoman for HPS said the three remaining cases were giving no cause for concern.
Forty-one holidaymakers visited Italy as part of a coach tour organised by Caledonian Travel, which is a subsidiary of WA Shearings.Forty-one holidaymakers visited Italy as part of a coach tour organised by Caledonian Travel, which is a subsidiary of WA Shearings.
The coach passengers and the driver are being kept under close medical inspection. The coach passengers and the driver have been kept under close medical inspection.
The HPS said the company had been fully co-operating with the investigation. HPS said the company had been co-operating fully with the investigation.
Chest infectionChest infection
Consultant epidemiologist Dr Jim McMenamin, who is investigating the outbreak, said: "The travellers have been back in Scotland now for 10 days and if they were going to develop symptoms, it is very likely they would have done so by now as 10 days is the upper limit of the incubation period for this infection." Consultant epidemiologist Dr Jim McMenamin, who is investigating the cases, said: "The travellers have been back in Scotland now for 10 days and if they were going to develop symptoms, it is very likely they would have done so by now as 10 days is the upper limit of the incubation period for this infection."
HPS reminded travellers to report any chest infection symptoms to their doctor after being abroad.HPS reminded travellers to report any chest infection symptoms to their doctor after being abroad.
Dr McMenamin said: "Regrettably, as has been seen on this occasion, legionella infection can prove fatal.Dr McMenamin said: "Regrettably, as has been seen on this occasion, legionella infection can prove fatal.
"It is an infection that cannot be spread from person to person but for which early antibiotic treatment can be life-saving."It is an infection that cannot be spread from person to person but for which early antibiotic treatment can be life-saving.
"We most frequently see this infection in returning travellers to the UK who have inhaled an aerosol such as that from an infected shower or Jacuzzi, contaminated with this bacteria.""We most frequently see this infection in returning travellers to the UK who have inhaled an aerosol such as that from an infected shower or Jacuzzi, contaminated with this bacteria."
Legionnaires' disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia.Legionnaires' disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia.
It is caused by the bacterium legionella pneumophila which can be found in water systems such as showers and spas.It is caused by the bacterium legionella pneumophila which can be found in water systems such as showers and spas.