But he said there is no evidence that hospital officials fixed the problem and that the deaths `` absolutely '' could have been prevented had the system been maintained . At least 5 cases of Bill ' disease have been diagnosed at Pittsburgh VA since several months . two of the cases were acquired from the hospital . Relatives of two veterans who died after contracting the disease blame the CDC . Records indicate the hospital 's water systems were not properly maintained .
At least 5 cases of Bill ' disease have been diagnosed at Pittsburgh VA since several months . two of the cases were acquired from the hospital . Relatives of two veterans who died after contracting the disease blame the CDC . Records indicate the hospital 's water systems were not properly maintained .