Legionnaires' disease associated with acute encephalomyelitis.
A 26-year-old man had Legionnaires' disease associated with encephalomyelitis and abnormal CSF. Neurologic symptoms antedated the appearance of the pulmonary infiltrate and have persisted despite appropriate antibiotic therapy. A review of the literature revealed only one other similar case. Legionnaires' disease should be considered in the differential diagnosis of encephalomyelitis even in the absence of a pneumonic infiltrate.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D004679:Encephalomyelitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007877:Legionnaires' Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male