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Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases Volume 38, 2006 - Issue 8
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CASE REPORT

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),
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Chiara Casolari Laboratory Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio E,
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Patrizia Marchegiano Health Direction, University Hospital, Modena, Italy
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Pages 725-728 | Received 29 Aug 2005, Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 
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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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