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Legionnaires' Disease--the Benidorm episode.

J H Lawson

    Scottish Medical Journal
    |April 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Two patients died from a severe pneumonia after staying at a hotel in Benidorm, Spain. Retrospective diagnosis confirmed Legionnaires

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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical microbiology
    • Infectious diseases
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Legionnaires' Disease is a severe pneumonia with a significant mortality rate.
    • Outbreaks of Legionnaires' Disease have been linked to specific locations and environmental factors.

    Observation:

    • Two fatal cases presented with severe, progressive pneumonia unresponsive to broad-spectrum antibiotics.
    • Common factors included a shared hotel residence in Benidorm, Spain, and an unidentified causative agent.

    Findings:

    • Retrospective diagnosis of Legionnaires' Disease was made, linking the cases to the Benidorm outbreak.
    • The causative agent, Legionella pneumophila, was identified retrospectively.

    Implications:

    • Legionnaires' Disease is not a new or isolated phenomenon.
    • Widespread serological surveys suggest the disease is endemic in nature.
    • Understanding transmission routes is crucial for prevention and control.