Two people have died after contracting a fungal infection linked to pigeon droppings at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said: "We can confirm an elderly patient has sadly died, but of an unrelated cause.
"A second patient has also sadly died and the factors contributing to the death are still being investigated.
"Investigations are continuing and air quality tests are being carried out."
The infection is caused by inhaling spores, carried in the air, of the fungus Cryptococcus, which is found in pigeon droppings.
Most infections are mild and produce either no symptoms or a minor influenza- like illness.
However the disease can cause meningitis, high fever, blood abnormalities, pneumonia and even death.
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An NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde spokesman said "Our thoughts are with the families at this distressing time.
"Due to patient confidentiality we cannot share further details of the two cases."
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