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Query: UMLS:C0023241 (
Legionella
)
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Legionnaires' disease
(LD) is an often overlooked but a possible cause of sporadic community acquired pneumonia. High fever, cough and gastrointestinal symptoms are non-specific symptoms. Hyponatremia is more common in LD than pneumonia linked with other causes. A definitive diagnosis is usually confirmed by culture, urinary antigen testing for
Legionella
species. Macolide or quinolone antibiotic is the treatment of choice. We describe a case of
Legionella pneumonia
presenting with high fever, bilateral
flank pain
and oliguria. It is important for clinicians to be aware of this diagnosis when managing patients with
flank pain
. The case highlights the problems in differentiating LD from renal colic and the importance of proper history, physical examination with laboratory tests for appropriate management.
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PMID:Legionella pneumonia presenting with bilateral flank pain, hyponatraemia and acute renal failure. 2215 78
