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==Overview==
==Overview==
==Diagnosis==
The most useful diagnostic tests detect the bacteria in [[sputum]], find ''Legionella'' [[antigen]]s in [[urine]] samples, or compare [[antibody]] levels to ''Legionella'' in two blood samples obtained 3 to 6 weeks apart.  The urine antigen test is simple, quick, and very reliable; however it will only detect ''Legionella pneumophila'' serogroup #1.  Also the urine antigen test will not identify the specific subtyping so it cannot be used to match the patient with the environmental source of infection.


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Diagnosis

The most useful diagnostic tests detect the bacteria in sputum, find Legionella antigens in urine samples, or compare antibody levels to Legionella in two blood samples obtained 3 to 6 weeks apart. The urine antigen test is simple, quick, and very reliable; however it will only detect Legionella pneumophila serogroup #1. Also the urine antigen test will not identify the specific subtyping so it cannot be used to match the patient with the environmental source of infection.

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