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Query: UMLS:C0023241 (
Legionella
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Legionella
pneumophila is the most common cause of legionellosis and is one of the organisms causing atypical pneumonia. We report the presentation of
disseminated intravascular coagulation
(
DIC
) and skin rash in a single case of severe
Legionella pneumonia
. The unique clinical presentation of a diffuse rash diagnosed as purpura fulminans and the unpredictable variations encountered during the diagnostic work-up of the case make this write-up crucial. This article synthesizes all reported cases of L. pneumonia associated with cutaneous manifestations as well as cases presenting with
DIC
. Furthermore, this manuscript illustrates the correlation between cutaneous and coagulopathic manifestations, and morbidity and mortality from L. pneumonia.
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PMID:Rash, disseminated intravascular coagulation and legionella: Episode 10 and a rewind into the past. 2623 15
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