Legionnaires' disease warning for Australians who have visited Bali

The Western Australian Health Department has issued a warning about Legionnaires' disease for people visiting the Ramayana Resort and Spa in Bali.

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Source: AAP

Western Australians who have recently been to Bali or are planning a trip to the island are being warned of a potential risk of Legionnaires' disease at Ramayana Resort and Spa in central Kuta.

It comes after the fourth notified case in WA since February.

WA Health Department director of communicable disease control Paul Armstrong said the hotel was linked to earlier outbreaks in 2010 and 2011, which affected at least 13 Australians.

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