[Purulent pleurisy due to Legionella bozemanii]. 1987

B Taviot, and F Gueyffier, and Y Pacheco, and E Boniface, and B Coppere, and M Perrin-Fayolle

Since the advent of antibiotics, the bacteriological profile of empyema has changed. It is necessary to recall the recently discovered organisms. Although rarely mentioned in the literature, the Legionnellas may be causative in an empyema. We report a case of empyema to Legionnella bozemanii proven seriologically.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007875 Legionella Gram-negative aerobic rods, isolated from surface water or thermally polluted lakes or streams. Member are pathogenic for man. Legionella pneumophila is the causative agent for LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE.
D007876 Legionellosis Infections with bacteria of the genus LEGIONELLA. Legionelloses
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D004653 Empyema Presence of pus in a hollow organ or body cavity.
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000907 Antibodies, Bacterial Immunoglobulins produced in a response to BACTERIAL ANTIGENS. Bacterial Antibodies

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