Legionellosis Flashcards

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Meest voorkomende verwekker legionellosis?

A

Legionella pneumophila

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Transmissie legionella?

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Inhalatie van gecontamineerde aerosols:

  • Koude en warme water systemen, in hotels, ziekenhuizen en rusthuizen
  • Hottubs, zwembaden, douches
  • Airconditioning

–> zelden persoon op persoon transmissie

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Kliniek van legionellosis?

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  • Koorts, chills, hoofdpijn
  • Ernstige pneumonie:
    • unilaterale lobulaire pneumonie
    • Atypische pneumonie: droge hoest die productief wordt
  • Bradycardie
  • Diarree
  • Neurologische klachten: verwardheid, agitatie, stupor
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Diagnose van legionellosis?

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  • Labo: hyponatriemie
  • Urine: legionella urinaire antigen test (!!!)
  • RX of CT thorax
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Behandeling legionellosis?

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AB behandeling: fluoroquinolones

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