Legionlla pneumophila Flashcards
1
Q
What type of organism is ‘Legionella oneumophila’
A
gram negative coccobacillus
2
Q
What type of pneumonia does Legionalla pneumophila cause?
A
Atypical community acquired pneumonia
Legionnaire’s disease
3
Q
What is the incidence of ‘Legionella pneumophila’?
A
Air conditioning, humidifiers
4
Q
What are the clinical features of ‘Legionella Pneumophila’?
A
Chest symptoms preceded by days of
- myalgia
- headache
- fever
5
Q
Results of investigations for ‘Legionella Pneumophila’?
A
- Hyponatraemia secondary to SIADH
- hypophosphataemia
- Raised Ferritin
6
Q
How is diagnosis for Legionella Pneumophila made?
A
Urinary antigen testing
