An Atypical Presentation of Legionnaires' Disease.

ABSTRACT

Legionnaires' disease is an atypical pneumonia caused by Legionella pneumophila. Legionella species are found in freshwater sources and are transmitted through inhalation of contaminated aerosols. Patients commonly present with fever, chills, and cough. However, in immunosuppressed patients or severe cases, the disease can lead to multiorgan failure. In recent years, the incidence of Legionnaires' disease has drastically increased and unfortunately is commonly underdiagnosed. Gold-standard diagnosis is made through sputum cultures; however, urine Legionella antigen remains the most common test used for diagnosis. Goal-directed care includes antibiotics and supportive care. This case highlights a rare and unique presentation of Legionnaires' disease presenting with an elevated 21 aspartate aminotransferase to alanine transaminase pattern, typically seen with alcoholic hepatitis.