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Patients, Family and Friends General Questions Ask The Experts Ask The Experts Name Name is mandatory Email Email is mandatory Confirm Email Confirm Email is mandatory How was the diagnosis of Legionnaires’ disease made? Please check any of the following: Blood tests for antibodiesUrine antigenDon’t knowIsolation of the Legionella bacterium by cultureSpecial stain: DFA. Does Read More …

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What Is Legionnaires’ Disease Legionnaires’ disease, or Legionellosis, is a severe infection caused by Legionella species, primarily L. pneumophila. In fact, L. pneumophila is responsible for 90% of infections. The disease typically presents as pneumonia and symptoms may include a high fever, chills, cough, muscle aches, headaches, and diarrhea.