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Legionnaires' disease: an update

A M Ackley

    American Family Physician
    |July 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Legionella pneumophila causes severe pneumonia through aerosolized water or dust. Diagnosis often relies on the indirect fluorescent antibody method, with erythromycin as the preferred treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Environmental Health

    Background:

    • Legionella pneumophila is a bacterium transmitted via aerosolized water or dust.
    • It causes Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia.
    • Six serotypes and four related organisms are recognized.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize the transmission, diagnosis, and treatment of Legionnaires' disease.
    • To highlight the prevalence of sporadic versus epidemic cases.
    • To emphasize diagnostic methods and preferred antimicrobial therapy.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on Legionella pneumophila.
    • Analysis of diagnostic techniques including culture and serology.
    • Evaluation of treatment guidelines.

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    Main Results:

    • Sporadic cases are more common and less suspected than epidemic cases.
    • Severe pneumonia is the hallmark of reported cases.
    • Bacteriologic culture is preferred, but indirect fluorescent antibody testing is common for diagnosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Legionnaires' disease requires prompt recognition and diagnosis.
    • Indirect fluorescent antibody method is a key diagnostic tool.
    • Erythromycin remains the drug of choice for treatment.