Complications of atypical pneumonia: A case of Legionella longbeachae empyema

Abstract Legionella longbeachae is the most common cause of Legionnaires' disease in Australasia. Legionella species are considered a rare cause of pleural infection, and empyema and lung abscess due to L. longbeachae has not previously been reported. Our patient presented with a 2–3 week histo...

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Main Authors: Amy Samson, Michael J. Maze
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-02-01
Series:Respirology Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.1281