Legionella pneumonia complicated by adult respiratory distress syndrome

H Waanders; H Dik; A E Meinders

Legionella pneumonia complicated by adult respiratory distress syndrome

Neth J Med. 1991 Apr;38(3-4):159-66.

Authors

H Waanders¹, H Dik, A E Meinders

Affiliation

¹ Department of General Internal Medicine, University Hospital, Leiden, The Netherlands.

PMID: 1881504

Abstract

Two patients with sporadic Legionella pneumonia complicated by adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are described. Details about the clinical course and follow-up of their chest films are provided. The outcome in both patients was favourable. Literature concerning Legionella pneumonia complicated by ARDS is reviewed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged
Female
Humans
Legionnaires' Disease / complications*
Legionnaires' Disease / therapy
Male
Middle Aged
Respiration, Artificial
Respiratory Distress Syndrome / etiology*
Respiratory Distress Syndrome / therapy