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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Legionellosis''' is an [[infectious disease]] caused by [[bacteria]] belonging to the [[genus]] ''[[Legionella]]''.<ref name=Sherris>{{cite book | author = Ryan KJ, Ray CG (editors) | title = Sherris Medical Microbiology | edition = 4th ed. | publisher = McGraw Hill | year = 2004 | isbn = 0838585299 }}</ref> Over 90% of legionellosis cases are caused by ''[[Legionella pneumophila]]'', a ubiquitous aquatic organism that thrives in warm environments (25 to 45 °C with an optimum around 35 °C). | '''Legionellosis''' is an [[infectious disease]] caused by [[bacteria]] belonging to the [[genus]] ''[[Legionella]]''.<ref name=Sherris>{{cite book | author = Ryan KJ, Ray CG (editors) | title = Sherris Medical Microbiology | edition = 4th ed. | publisher = McGraw Hill | year = 2004 | isbn = 0838585299 }}</ref> Over 90% of legionellosis cases are caused by ''[[Legionella pneumophila]]'', a ubiquitous aquatic organism that thrives in warm environments (25 to 45 °C with an optimum around 35 °C). | ||
==Historical Perspective== | ==Historical Perspective== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Legionellosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria belonging to the genus Legionella.[1] Over 90% of legionellosis cases are caused by Legionella pneumophila, a ubiquitous aquatic organism that thrives in warm environments (25 to 45 °C with an optimum around 35 °C).
Historical Perspective
Classification
Legionellosis may be classified into three types based upon clinical presentations or affected organ systems: pulmonary infection (Legionnaires' disease), extrapulmonary infection, and Pontiac fever.
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
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Sources
- CDC Legionellosis [2]
References
- ↑ Ryan KJ, Ray CG (editors) (2004). Sherris Medical Microbiology (4th ed. ed.). McGraw Hill. ISBN 0838585299.