Legionnaire disease complicating pregnancy.
Although pneumonia complicating pregnancy remains an unusual occurrence, it can have serious consequences for both the mother and fetus. Although Streptococcus pneumoniae remains the most common bacterial pathogen, recent epidemics have emphasized the importance of considering Legionella pneumophila as the etiologic agent. Presented is the first case of Legionnaires disease to be diagnosed during pregnancy.
D000328:Adult; D004917:Erythromycin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007877:Legionnaires' Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
D004917:Erythromycin