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Legionnaires' disease due to Legionella anisa
1Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ruchill Hospital, Glasgow, U.K.
The Journal of Infection
|May 1, 1990
Summary
Legionnaires' disease caused by Legionella anisa, a rare bacterium, was successfully treated. The patient recovered quickly and fully after receiving erythromycin medication.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia.
- Legionella bacteria are the causative agents, typically Legionella pneumophila.
- Legionella anisa is a less common species within the Legionella genus.
Observation:
- This report details the first documented case of Legionnaires' disease caused by Legionella anisa.
- The affected individual was a 31-year-old male.
- The patient presented with symptoms consistent with Legionnaires' disease.
Findings:
- The patient received treatment with erythromycin.
- A rapid and complete recovery was observed following erythromycin administration.
- This suggests erythromycin is effective against Legionella anisa infections.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of Legionella species causing human disease.
- It highlights the potential role of Legionella anisa in Legionnaires' disease outbreaks.
- Erythromycin should be considered a viable treatment option for Legionnaires' disease, regardless of the specific Legionella species.