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Severe Legionella and Histoplasma Pneumonia Acquired From Spring Water

Legionnaires’ disease and pulmonary histoplasmosis are important causes of community-acquired pneumonia. Environmental reservoirs remain the primary source of infection and may persist since investigations are often reserved for large outbreaks. Our case highlights a source of both legionella and hi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Street, Natalie G, Assaf, Sohiub N, Tosonian, Shawnt, Urbina Meneses, Elman, Edwards, Megan D
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10005854/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36909126
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.34765
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Sumario:Legionnaires’ disease and pulmonary histoplasmosis are important causes of community-acquired pneumonia. Environmental reservoirs remain the primary source of infection and may persist since investigations are often reserved for large outbreaks. Our case highlights a source of both legionella and histoplasmosis not previously reported. It demonstrates the value of taking a thorough history while recognizing non-traditional sources of both infections.