Legionnaires Disease
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Legionnaires Disease Legionnaires disease is caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. The disease develops into a severe form of pneumonia, transmitting through person to person. Untreated Legionnaires diseases are usually fatal. | ||||
Disease information
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Symptoms[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Symptom
| Symptom | Probability | Seriousness |
|---|---|---|
| Legionella Detected | 100 | Serious |
| Headache | 70 | Low |
| Chills | 70 | Low |
| High Fever | 70 | Serious |
| Sputum Cough | 70 | Low |
| Chest Pain | 70 | Medium |
| Confusion | 70 | Low |
| Hemoptysis | 70 | Medium |
| Muscle and Joint Pain | 60 | Medium |
| Nausea | 60 | Low |
| Diarrhea | 60 | Low |
| Vomiting | 50 | Medium |
Complications[edit | edit source]
| Symptom | Probability |
|---|---|
| Septic Shock | If Legionnaires Disease isn't treated within 6-24 hours this could happen. |
| Exhaustion | If high fever isn't treated within 2-8 hours this could happen. |
Examinations[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Examination
- PCR testing
- Interview
- Physical Examination
- Temperature
- Chest Auscultation
- Thorax Percussion
- Speech Listening
Treatments[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Treatment
