This is not a snake, this is the “assassin” that can come out of the air conditioner at home

Recently, news of a 7-year-old girl in critical condition after being bitten by a cobra that crawled out of an air conditioner caused widespread concern. But there’s an even more dangerous “assassin” that could be crawling out of your air conditioner at home.

Legionella: The Deadly Stalker in Your Air Conditioner

Legionella is a bacterium that thrives in warm, humid conditions (between 25-42°C). It is spread through aerosolized water droplets and, if inhaled, can cause the serious illness Legionnaires’ disease.

It is a master of disguise — the initial symptoms of Legionella infection resemble those of the flu (fever, cough), which easily leads to misdiagnosis!

The disease can develop into severe pneumonia within 48 hours, leading to respiratory failure and multiple organ damage, with a mortality rate of up to 10-30%!

People with weakened immune systems (elderly people, smokers, and patients with chronic diseases) are most at risk.
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