| Literature DB >> 16459042 |
C David1, F Bureau-Chalot, B Kolb, S Jarraud, A Delmer, C de Champs.
Abstract
Legionellosis due to other species than Legionella pneumophila is rarely described in human cases. It has been reported in immunocompromised patients with respiratory symptoms of pneumonia. We report a case of legionellosis in an immunocompromised 54-year-old man hospitalized for a blood transfusion. A routine pulmonary X- Ray was made and then a bronchoalveolar lavage was collected in which Legionella gormanii was identified. The diagnostic of legionellosis must be considered in all immunocompromised patients presenting with any pulmonary symptoms.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16459042 DOI: 10.1016/j.medmal.2005.11.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med Mal Infect ISSN: 0399-077X Impact factor: 2.152