Affiliation
Department of Microbiology, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Co Cork. annarosep@yahoo.comIssue Date
2011-03MeSH
Anti-Bacterial AgentsDrug Therapy, Combination
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Indirect
Humans
Legionella
Legionellosis
Male
Middle Aged
Ofloxacin
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An unusual case of Legionellosis. 2011, 104 (3):89-90 Ir Med JJournal
Irish medical journalPubMed ID
21667615Additional Links
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21667615Abstract
Legionella species is a common cause of community-acquired pneumonia. However disease due to L. pneumophila serogroup 13 is rare and has not previously been reported in Ireland. It may not be detected by routine Legionella antigen and antibody kits. Due to these limitations, early culture should be considered when legionellosis is suspected. The potential therapeutic benefit of quinolones in the management of this disease is also illustrated.Item Type
ArticleLanguage
enISSN
0332-3102Collections
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