Abstract
A 62-year-old male with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who was taking nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drug for controlling synovitis developed a flare of his arthritis, hepatitis, and pneumonia due to infection with Legionella pneumophila serotype 1. Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) occurred following the development of pneumonia. After the introduction of erythromycin and ventilator support with positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP), his condition stabilized and he recovered gradually. We suggest that L. pneumophila should be considered early in the differential diagnosis of pneumonia in RA patients due to their immunocompromised status.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 76-78 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 |
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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Adult respiratory distress syndrome
- Legionella pneumophila
- Rheumatoid arthritis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Immunology and Microbiology
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology and Allergy
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