Another source of aerosol causing nosocomial Legionnaires' disease.

Kaan, J A; Simoons-Smit, A M; MacLaren, D M

Kaan, J A; Simoons-Smit, A M; MacLaren, D M.

J Infect ; 11(2): 145-8, 1985 Sep.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-4056449

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

We report on a 64-year-old man who developed pneumonia after a laryngectomy. Legionella pneumophila serogroup Leiden-I was isolated from his sputum. Investigation revealed that infection followed exposure to an aerosol from a mechanical humidifier.

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Cross Infection/transmission; Legionnaires' Disease/transmission; Cross Infection/microbiology; Hot Temperature; Humans; Humidity; Legionella/classification; Legionella/isolation & purification; Legionnaires' Disease/microbiology; Male; Middle Aged; Respiratory Therapy; Serotyping; Water Microbiology; Water Supply/standards

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Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Legionnaires' Disease / Cross Infection Limits: Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: En Journal: J Infect Year: 1985 Type: Article

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