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Detection of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Haematological Malignancy Patients by using Lateral-flow Technology
Published on: March 22, 2012
[Pulmonary legionellosis at the earliest stage of hairy cell leukemia]
M Harandou1, M Khatouf, N Kanjaa
1Service de Réanimation Médicale, Hôpital Saint-Louis, 1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux, 75010 Paris.
Abstract:
Legionella pneumonia is frequently reported in immunocompromised patients. The most important predisposing factor is a quantitative and qualitative defect of the monocytic-macrophagic system. We report a case of Legionella pneumophila in a 43-year-old man revealing hairy cell leukemia. The patient presented with community-acquired pneumonia resistant to common antibiotics. Serology provided the diagnosis and the patient improved with adequate treatment. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment may reduce the mortality of this serious complication.
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