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Legionnaire's Disease

Complications

Legionnaire's Disease Complications

Complications of Legionnaire's disease include:

Dehydration
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Endocarditis
Hyponatremia
Renal failure
Respiratory failure
Sepsis

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Acute bronchitis
Bacterial pneumonia
Viral pneumonia

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Breathing difficulty
Cough
Coughing blood
Wheezing

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Last Updated: Mar 24, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Legionnaire's Disease References:

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Tercelj-Zorman M, Seljak M, Stare J, Mencinger J, Rakovec J, Rylander R, Strle F. A hospital outbreak of Legionella from a contaminated water supply. Arch Environ Health. 2004 Mar;59(3):156-9.
Waterer GW, Baselski VS, Wunderink RG. Legionella and community-acquired pneumonia: a review of current diagnostic tests from a clinician's viewpoint. Am J Med. 2001 Jan;110(1):41-8.