A case-control study on Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia and legionella pneumonia [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicinePurposeAtypical pathogens (Chlamydia psittaci and Legionella) are often detected by metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS). However, the two atypical pneumonias are difficult to distinguish. The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze the
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How often is a work-up for
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2011 Background It is unclear how often patients with pneumonia are assessed for Legionella in endemic areas. Additionally, the sensitivity of the IDSA/ATS criteria for recommended Legionella testing is undefined.
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Characteristic computed tomography features of mild-to-moderate Legionella pneumonia: evaluation of a known pattern and identification of a novel indicator [PDF]
BMC Pulmonary MedicineBackground This study aimed to re-evaluate the accuracy of known computed tomography (CT) findings and identify potentially novel radiological features to facilitate the accurate diagnosis of Legionella pneumonia.
Shouichi Okamoto +2 more
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Usefulness of the Legionella Score for differentiating from COVID-19 pneumonia to legionella pneumonia [PDF]
Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy, 2022 Legionella pneumophila is a major causative pathogen of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), but recently the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) became the most common causative pathogen of CAP. Because L. pneumophila CAP is clinically distinct from bacterial CAPs, the Japan Society for Chemotherapy (JSC) developed a simple scoring system, the ...
Miyashita, Naoyuki +9 more
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A case of severe Legionella pneumonia treated with omadacycline and nemonoxacin [PDF]
Respiratory Medicine Case ReportsSevere Legionella pneumophila pneumonia carries high mortality, and treatment is challenged by emerging resistance to conventional fluoroquinolones/macrolides and diagnostic delays.
Tingrui Zhao, Yukai Chen, He Sun
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Omadacycline successfully treated severe Legionella pneumonia after moxifloxacin treatment failure: Case series [PDF]
Frontiers in PharmacologyLegionella is a significant pathogen responsible for community-acquired pneumonia and, less commonly, for hospital-acquired pneumonia. Legionella pneumophila, the most prevalent species within the Legionella genus, accounts for 80%–90% of human ...
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Rhabdomyolysis caused by severe Legionella pneumonia combined with influenza A. [PDF]
SAGE Open Med Case RepRhabdomyolysis is a clinical syndrome characterized by the destruction and disintegration of striated muscle due to various causes such as compression, intense exercise, high fever, medications, and inflammation.
Qi Z, Caiping Z, Wei W.
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Rhabdomyolysis and Resultant Acute Renal Failure due to Legionella Pneumonia in a Patient with Human Immunodeficiency Virus [PDF]
Case Reports in Nephrology, 2023 Legionnaires’ disease is a severe pneumonia caused by Legionella that results in laboratory abnormalities including hyponatremia and elevated liver enzymes. Rarely skeletal muscle and renal abnormalities occur.
Margaret Kypreos, Roma Mehta
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Legionella control in water systems using copper and silver ion generation systems [PDF]
, 2012 Legionella can cause human disease which can be fatal. Routine monitoring for Legionella in water systems is not recommended by UK authorities. Evidence of the efficacy of control modalities against Legionella in these water systems is, therefore, not
Bedford, Birgitta
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Epidemiological Analysis of Legionella Pneumonia in Japan: A National Inpatient Database Study [PDF]
Journal of EpidemiologyBackground: Legionella pneumonia, a severe form of pneumonia, is caused by Legionella bacteria. The epidemiology of Legionnaires’ disease in Japan, including seasonal trends, risk factors for severe disease, and fatality rates, is unclear.
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