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doi: 10.1053/jinf.2000.0662.
Failure to produce detectable antibodies to Legionella pneumophila by an immunocompetent adult
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- DOI: 10.1053/jinf.2000.0662
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Failure to produce detectable antibodies to Legionella pneumophila by an immunocompetent adult
J Infect.
2000 Jul.
Abstract
A case of legionella pneumonia diagnosed by co-culture with amoebae and urinary antigen detection is described. Diagnostic antibody tests remained negative despite prolonged follow-up. Investigation showed no evidence of an under-lying immunodeficiency. The value of culture-based diagnosis and consequences of missed diagnoses are discussed.
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