Pneumonia and osteomyelitis due to Legionella longbeachae in a woman with systemic lupus erythematosus.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A patient with risk factors of systemic lupus erythematosus, corticosteroid use, and malignancy received a diagnosis of concomitant pneumonia and osteomyelitis caused by Legionella longbeachae. In this report, the first description of Legionella osteomyelitis, previous cases of extrapulmonary Legionella infection are detailed.
Medical subject headings
- Legionella
- Legionellosis
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
- Osteomyelitis
- Pneumonia