2 veterans diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two veterans in Columbus have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease according to a spokesperson with the Columbus VA Ambulatory Care Center.A total of five patients have presented with symptoms consistent with Legionella. The source of the bacteria is still being investigated, according to Carl Higginbotham, a public affairs specialist with the VA.Out of an abundance of caution, Columbus VA leadership has taken measures to ensure the safety of its patients and st