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