Legionella Flashcards
1
Q
Where is legionella usually found?
A
- typically colonizes water tanks
=> air-conditioning systems or foreign holidays
2
Q
Clinical features of legionella
A
flu-like symptoms
dry cough
bradycardia
confusion
lymphopaenia
hyponatraemia
deranged LFTs
pleural effusion
3
Q
Diagnostic test for legionella
A
Urinary antigen
4
Q
Management of legionella
A
erythromycin
clarithromycin
5
Q
Potential findings of legionella on CXR
A
- mid-to-lower zone patchy consolidation
- Pleural effusions
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