Another source of aerosol causing nosocomial Legionnaires' disease

J Infect. 1985 Sep;11(2):145-8. doi: 10.1016/s0163-4453(85)92051-1.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

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