Community-Acquired Legionella Pneumonia in Human Immunodeficiency Virus–Infected Adult Patients: A Matched Case-Control Study
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DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciy314
Abstract: We investigate whether the clinical presentations and outcomes of Legionella pneumonia in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients were comparable to those seen in non-HIV-infected patients (case-control design). HIV-infected individuals presented neither a more severe disease… read more here.
Keywords: legionella pneumonia; human immunodeficiency; control; immunodeficiency virus ... See more keywords
Case of clinically mild encephalitis/encephalopathy with a reversible splenial lesion (MERS) due to Legionella pneumonia
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-252994
Abstract: Clinically mild encephalitis/encephalopathy with a reversible splenial lesion (MERS) is a clinicoradiologic syndrome diagnosed by temporary hyperintense lesion in the area, including the splenium of the corpus callosum, on diffusion-weighted imaging and neuropsychiatric symptoms that… read more here.
Keywords: lesion; case; legionella pneumonia; clinically mild ... See more keywords
Outcome and Management of Refractory Respiratory Failure With Timely Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Single-Center Experience With Legionella Pneumonia
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DOI: 10.1177/0885066617700121
Abstract: Objective: To analyze the management and outcome of patients with refractory respiratory failure complicating severe Legionella pneumonia rescued with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in our Center. Design and Setting: Observational study of patients with refractory… read more here.
Keywords: legionella pneumonia; respiratory failure; refractory respiratory;
Association between the Timing of Urinary Antigen Testing and Outcomes in Legionella Pneumonia Patients: A Nationwide Database Study.
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.1115-22
Abstract: Objective Recommendations on the timing of Legionella urinary antigen tests for community-acquired pneumonia patients differ among guidelines in Japan, the United States, and European nations. We therefore evaluated the association between the timing of urinary… read more here.
Keywords: legionella pneumonia; database; antigen tests; group ... See more keywords
Clinical and Laboratory Diagnosis of Legionella Pneumonia
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13020280
Abstract: Legionella pneumonia is a relatively rare but extremely progressive pulmonary infection with high mortality. Traditional cultural isolation remains the gold standard for the diagnosis of Legionella pneumonia. However, its harsh culture conditions, long turnaround time,… read more here.
Keywords: legionella; diagnosis legionella; legionella pneumonia; pneumonia clinical ... See more keywords
Clinical Presentation of Community-Acquired Legionella Pneumonia Identified by Universal Testing in an Endemic Area
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17020533
Abstract: The rapid identification of Legionella pneumonia is essential to optimize patient treatment and outcomes, and to identify potential public health risks. Previous studies have identified clinical factors which are more common in Legionella than non-Legionella… read more here.
Keywords: universal testing; non legionella; legionella pneumonia; legionella non ... See more keywords