Abstract
A case of a previously healthy lady with community-acquired pneumonia who progressed to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome, acute renal failure, disseminated intravascular coagulation and sepsis is reported. Treatment with antibiotics and various modes of mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit were successful. A urinary legionella antigen test was positive for Legionella pneumophila.
Highlights
Legionella is a cause of both community and nosocomial pneumonia
We report a case of severe Legionella pneumonia that was successfully treated with antibiotics, corticosteroid and various modes of mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit
Legionnaire's disease is due to L pneumophila, which causes an atypical pneumonia
Summary
Legionella is a cause of both community and nosocomial pneumonia. We report a case of severe Legionella pneumonia that was successfully treated with antibiotics, corticosteroid and various modes of mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit. Legionnaire's disease is due to L pneumophila, which causes an atypical pneumonia. Clinical manifestations The signs and symptoms are nonspecific and are similar to those of an atypical pneumonia, but more severe.
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