Fatal Legionella longbeachae infection following heart transplantation

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作者：
Korman, TM [1 ]
Fuller, A
Ibrahim, J
Kaye, D
Bergin, P
机构：
[1] Alfred Hosp, Inner & Eastern Hlth Care Network, Dept Microbiol & Infect Dis, Prahran, Vic 3181, Australia
[2] Alfred Hosp, Inner & Eastern Hlth Care Network, Dept Cardiol, Prahran, Vic 3181, Australia
[3] Monash Univ, Dept Microbiol, Clayton, Vic 3168, Australia
来源：
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES | 1998年 / 17卷 / 01期
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D O I：
10.1007/BF01584366
中图分类号：
R51 [传染病];
学科分类号：
100401 ;
摘要：
A case of fatal Legionella longbeachae infection following heart transplantation is described. Gram stains of respiratory secretions on day 17 posttransplant revealed leucocytes and gram-negative bacilli, but there was no growth on routine bacterial culture. Legionella longbeachae serogroup 1 was isolated from respiratory specimens, blood, and postmortem lung tissue. Legionella longbeachae is a common cause of legionellosis in Australia, and infection has been associated with exposure to potting mixes. Specific culture for Legionella spp. should be performed for any patient who develops pneumonia following organ transplantation.
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