Legionellosis

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

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Epidemiology and Demographics
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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Chest X Ray
CT
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
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Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
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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.

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

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

Related Chapters

• Legionella
• Legionella pneumophila