Epidemiological investigation on a suggestive case of Legionella pneumonia and public health implications.
We report a case of Legionella pneumonia in a patient with psoriasis. The clinical strain had an identical PFGE pattern of 1 subtype of L. pneumophila serogroup 1 isolated at low concentration in a sporting club bath. Diagnostic, clinical and epidemiological aspects are discussed for their relevant public health implications.
Borella
Paola
P
Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio E, Modena, Italy. borella.paola@unimore.it
Marchesi
Isabella
I
Boccia
Stefania
S
Amore
Rosarita
R
Cagarelli
Roberto
R
Casolari
Chiara
C
Marchegiano
Patrizia
P
D016521:Electrophoresis, Gel, Pulsed-Field / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D016952:Legionella pneumophila / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D007877:Legionnaires' Disease / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology*; D008168:Lung / Q000382:microbiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011634:Public Health