[The largest outbreak of legionellosis in Japan associated with spa baths: epidemic curve and environmental investigation].

In July 2002, a large outbreak of legionellosis occurred in a bathhouse with spa facilities in Miyazaki Prefecture. Two hundred-ninety-five patients (including suspected cases) that had pneumonia and/or symptoms of fever, cough and so forth were reported; 37% of them were hospitalized and seven people died. In environmental investigations, Legionella pneumophila serogroups (SGs) land 8, L.

[Effects of a food delivery service on the nutritional status of elderly persons living at home alone].

Objective: The present study was carried out to determine whether a food delivery service can improve the nutritional status of elderly persons living at home alone.

Methods: The subjects were 74 elderly women (age range, 70-90 years; average age 80.2 +/- 3.