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Severe Legionella and Histoplasma Pneumonia Acquired From Spring Water
Natalie G Street1, Sohiub N Assaf2, Shawnt Tosonian3
1Internal Medicine, The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville, USA.
Abstract:
Legionnaires' disease and pulmonary histoplasmosis are important causes of community-acquired pneumonia. Environmental reservoirs remain the primary source of infection and may persist since investigations are often reserved for large outbreaks. Our case highlights a source of both legionella and histoplasmosis not previously reported. It demonstrates the value of taking a thorough history while recognizing non-traditional sources of both infections.
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