Legionella pneumonia complicated by adult respiratory distress syndrome.
Two patients with sporadic Legionella pneumonia complicated by adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are described. Details about the clinical course and follow-up of their chest films are provided. The outcome in both patients was favourable. Literature concerning Legionella pneumonia complicated by ARDS is reviewed.
Waanders
H
H
Department of General Internal Medicine, University Hospital, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Dik
H
H
Meinders
A E
AE
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007877:Legionnaires' Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy