Legionella longbeachae and Endocarditis

Legionella longbeachae and Endocarditis

We report a case of infectious endocarditis attributable to Legionella longbeachae. L. longbeachae is usually associated with lung infections. It is commonly found in composted waste wood products. L. longbeachae should be regarded as an agent of infectious endocarditis, notably in the context of ga...

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Main Authors: Nicola Leggieri, Frédérique Gouriet, Frank Thuny, Gilbert Habib, Didier Raoult, Jean-Paul Casalta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2012-01-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
endocarditis
Legionella longbeachae
potting mixes
respiratory infections
bacteria
France
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/18/1/11-0579_article
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Summary:We report a case of infectious endocarditis attributable to Legionella longbeachae. L. longbeachae is usually associated with lung infections. It is commonly found in composted waste wood products. L. longbeachae should be regarded as an agent of infectious endocarditis, notably in the context of gardening involving handling of potting soils.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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