Legionella pneumophila Serotype 1 Pneumonia in Patient Receiving Adalimumab
We describe a case of severe pneumonia caused by Legionella pneumophila serotype 1 in a woman receiving the tumor necrosis factor–α antagonist to treat rheumatoid arthritis. As use of tumor necrosis factor–α inhibitors increase, clinicians should consider their possible association with legionellosi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2012-11-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/18/11/11-1505_article |