Swam in dirty water .. legionnaires

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Me and kids swam in a pool today that smelt like dirty tank water after a while.. worried about legionnaires disease?? Chlorine levels v low

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Dr. Poonam M Sambhaji Pediatrician 17 yrs exp North Goa · Accepted Answer

Dr. Poonam M Sambhaji

Pediatrician 17 yrs exp North Goa

Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. Exposure to the infection ( if at all) I'd already happened. So don't panic now. May be you can watch for symptoms of fever, cough body ache, and visit pediatrician at slightest doubt.

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