By Desiree Salas (media@latinospost.com) | First Posted: Jul 31, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

After Ebola and measles, Legionnaires' disease.

The South Bronx in New York City recently played host to an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, which is said to be caused by a bacteria called Legionella, according to the CDC.

"The Legionella bacteria are found naturally in the environment, usually in water. The bacteria grow best in warm water," the health authority said.

"People get Legionnaires' disease when they breathe in a mist or vapor (small droplets of water in the air) containing the bacteria. One example might be from breathing in droplets sprayed from a hot tub that has not been properly cleaned and disinfected. The bacteria are not spread from one person to another person," it went on to say.

Since July 10, 31 individuals have been identified as being affected by the disease in the south Bronx, particularly in High Bridge, Morrisania, Hunts Point and Mott Haven, NBC New York reported. Two of those affected have died from the condition.

"Officials are testing water from cooling towers and other potential sources in the area to determine the source of the outbreak," the news source said.

Recently, city officials have narrowed down the source of the outbreak to 2 building cooling towers that contained contaminated water.

"The city is 'aggressively investigating' the outbreak and is testing water from 20 such cooling towers that sit on top of buildings and serve as ventilation for air conditioning systems," the Los Angeles Times said, noting Mayor Bill de Blasio's statements at a news conference. "Results from about half of those buildings returned by Thursday afternoon found water contaminated with the Legionnaires' bacteria at two sites, a public hospital and a private housing development."

Dr. Mary Bassett, the health commissioner, said that the number of those with Legionnaires' disease has since increased to 46. She also said that it is too early to confirm that the source of the outbreak were the cooling towers of the Concourse Plaza housing development and the Lincoln Medical Center.

The mayor has since said that they will continue to check any buildings that may be contributory to the outbreak.

"Bassett urged anyone in that part of the city who is experiencing symptoms of the disease - fever, cough, difficulty breathing, headache or muscle pains - to seek medical care immediately," LA Times added.

Currently, no existing patients or staff have contracted the disease at Lincoln, although some patients affected with Legionnaires' disease have been taken to the said hospital.

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