Legionellosis

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This page is about clinical aspects of the disease.  For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Legionella pneumophila.

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Pathophysiology

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Differentiating Legionellosis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

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Laboratory Findings

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Case #1

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Serge Korjian M.D. Ogechukwu Hannah Nnabude, MD

Synonyms and keywords: Legionella infection; Pittsburgh pneumonia; Pontiac fever; Legionnaires' disease; Pulmonary Legionella; Extrapulmonary Legionella

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Legionellosis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

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