Epidemiological investigation on a suggestive case of Legionella pneumonia and public health implications

Paola Borella From the Departments of Public Health Sciences,Correspondence[email protected]

Isabella Marchesi From the Departments of Public Health Sciences,

Stefania Boccia Hygiene Institute, Catholic University in Rome,

Rosarita Amore Hygiene Institute, Catholic University in Rome,

Roberto Cagarelli Public Health Department of Modena Health Public Corporation, (AUSL),

Chiara Casolari Laboratory Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio E,

Patrizia Marchegiano Health Direction, University Hospital, Modena, Italy

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Abstract

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.

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