Improving the Diagnosis of Legionella Pneumonia within a Healthcare System through a Systematic Consultation and Testing Program.

Brooke K DeckerPatricia L HarrisRobert R MuderJae H HongNina SinghAli F SonelCornelius J Clancy

Published in: Annals of the American Thoracic Society (2018)

Systematic testing of veterans in an endemic area revealed a higher incidence of Legionella pneumonia and CAP than previously reported. Widespread urine antigen testing was not limited by false positivity.

Keyphrases

palliative care
risk factors
quality improvement
single cell
intensive care unit
community acquired pneumonia
mechanical ventilation