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Cutaneous legionellosis in an immunocompromised neonate.

Nujood Abdulwahed AlzahraniReesa L MonirPratik A PatelThomas G FoxMark D GonzalezLeslie Lawley
Published in: Pediatric dermatology (2024)
Cutaneous Legionella infection is rare and primarily seen in immunosuppressed patients. Herein, we present a case of cutaneous and pulmonary legionellosis presenting with fever and erythematous subcutaneous nodules in a neonate with severe combined immunodeficiency. This case underscores the importance of considering this diagnosis and highlights the use of modern testing modalities to promptly diagnose and treat infections in immunocompromised patients.
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