title: An unusual case of Legionellosis.
abstract: Legionella species is a common cause of community-acquired pneumonia. However disease due to L. pneumophila serogroup 13 is rare and has not previously been reported in Ireland. It may not be detected by routine Legionella antigen and antibody kits. Due to these limitations, early culture should be considered when legionellosis is suspected. The potential therapeutic benefit of quinolones in the management of this disease is also illustrated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Co Cork. annarosep@yahoo.com
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Prior
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Bredin
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Seigne
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Corcoran
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Prentice
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D019084:Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Indirect; D006801:Humans; D007875:Legionella / Q000145:classification; D007876:Legionellosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015242:Ofloxacin / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D015242:Ofloxacin