Legionnaires' disease--a potential hazard of rationalisation

The cases of two elderly patients who complained of general malaise after they had undergone ward transfer (due to rationalisation of the rehabilitation service) are discussed. Both were pyrexial and had signs of pneumonic consolidation. Subsequent investigation revealed that their symptoms were due...

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Published inThe British journal of clinical practice Vol. 50; no. 2; p. 106
Main Authors Jack, C I, Smith, T, Jones, R, Ibreck, R, Malster, M G, Lye, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.03.1996
Subjects
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cross Infection - etiology
Cross Infection - transmission
Female
Humans
Legionella pneumophila - isolation & purification
Legionnaires' Disease - etiology
Legionnaires' Disease - transmission
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Summary:The cases of two elderly patients who complained of general malaise after they had undergone ward transfer (due to rationalisation of the rehabilitation service) are discussed. Both were pyrexial and had signs of pneumonic consolidation. Subsequent investigation revealed that their symptoms were due to infection with Legionella pneumophila. Their cases highlight the problems associated with ward closures and the hazards of stagnant water.
ISSN:0007-0947