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Legionella longbeachae and Endocarditis.

Authors :
Leggieri, Nicola
Gouriet, Frédérique
Thuny, Frank
Habib, Gilbert
Raoult, Didier
Casalta, Jean-Paul
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases; Jan2012, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p95-97, 3p, 1 Black and White Photograph
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

We report a case of infectious endocarditis attributable to Legionella longbeachae. L. longbeachae is usually associated with lung infections. It is commonly found in composted waste wood products. L. longbeachae should be regarded as an agent of infectious endocarditis, notably in the context of gardening involving handling of potting soils. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
LEGIONELLA
LUNG infections

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
18
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
70236890
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1801.110579