Legionellosis
Legionellosis | |
Legionella pneumophila |
This page is about clinical aspects of the disease. For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Legionella pneumophila.
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Legionnaires' disease; Pontiac fever; Legionella pneumophila infection
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Legionellosis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies