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Update: Police Officer’s Death in Wake of Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

June 30th, 2009

Ryan Settlemoir, of the Madison Heights, Michigan police force, died earlier this month after testing positive for legionnellosis and H1N1 (also known as swine flu). The exact cause of death is yet to be determined. Officer Settlemoir’s death occurred in the wake of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak which has affected more than 20 other police officers. Tests of the police municipal building’s various water sites concluded the presence of the legionnella bacteria spread throughout the water system.

Tags: Reported and Suspected Outbreaks