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Legionnaires' disease outbreak detected in Cheltenham, in Melbourne's south-east

Legionella bacteria can cause a severe and often lethal pneumonia. (Supplied: Flinders University)

Victoria's health department is urging people to get tested after an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Melbourne's south-east.

Three people who spent time in Cheltenham or surrounding suburbs have tested positive for the infectious disease within the last month.

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