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Legionnaires disease

呼吸内科

Common symptoms

肌肉酸痛、腹泻、肌痛、血沉增快、神志不清、发绀、眩晕、少尿、气急

The pathology of disease

Legionellosis is a systemic disease with pneumonia from Legionella; 40 species, most L. pneumophila then L. micdadei. Gram-negative rod; requires BCYE media; 2.5-5% CO2; 5 days culture. Diagnosed by serology.

Common Symptoms

Myalgia; diarrhea; elevated ESR; confusion; cyanosis; vertigo; oliguria; tachypnea

Causes

Legionella in water systems; inhalation of aerosol.

Treatment

Macrolides/fluoroquinolones; supportive

Prevention

Water system maintenance.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the respiratory medicine department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.