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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The most important [[risk factor]] in the development of legionellosis is recent exposure to either aerosolized water or contaminated water. Other [[risk factors]] include old age, concomitant [[lung disease]], active [[smoking]] status, and [[immunosuppression]]. | |||
==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
Risk factors of legionellosis include:<ref name="cdc">Top 10 Things Every Clinician Needs to Know About Legionellosis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Accessed on August 5, 2015. http://www.cdc.gov/legionella/clinicians.html</ref> | |||
* Age ( | * '''Exposure to aquatic enviroments: aerosolized water, contaminated drinking water, whirlpool spas, water supply systems, or cooling towers (most important risk factors)''' | ||
*Recent travel with an overnight stay outside of the home | * Old Age (> 50 years) | ||
* Recent travel with an overnight stay outside of the home | |||
* Current or former smokers | * Current or former smokers | ||
* | * Recent exposure to repairs or maintenance work on domestic plumbing | ||
* Chronic lung disease (namely [[COPD]]) | |||
* Chronic lung disease (namely COPD | *[[Diabetes mellitus]] | ||
* | *[[Hepatic insufficiency]] | ||
* | *[[Renal insufficiency]] | ||
* [[Immunosuppression]] | |||
* [[Malignancy]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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.
Overview
The most important risk factor in the development of legionellosis is recent exposure to either aerosolized water or contaminated water. Other risk factors include old age, concomitant lung disease, active smoking status, and immunosuppression.
Risk Factors
Risk factors of legionellosis include:[1]
- Exposure to aquatic enviroments: aerosolized water, contaminated drinking water, whirlpool spas, water supply systems, or cooling towers (most important risk factors)
- Old Age (> 50 years)
- Recent travel with an overnight stay outside of the home
- Current or former smokers
- Recent exposure to repairs or maintenance work on domestic plumbing
- Chronic lung disease (namely COPD)
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Renal insufficiency
- Immunosuppression
- Malignancy
References
- ↑ Top 10 Things Every Clinician Needs to Know About Legionellosis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Accessed on August 5, 2015. http://www.cdc.gov/legionella/clinicians.html