Sinusitis caused by Legionella pneumophila in a patient with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome. NLM AIDSLINE Important note: Information in this article was accurate in 1985. The state of the art may have changed since the publication date.

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Sinusitis caused by Legionella pneumophila in a patient with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

Am J Med. 1984 Nov;77(5):957-60. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/85043929
Schlanger G; Lutwick LI; Kurzman M; Hoch B; Chandler FW

Abstract: A patient with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome and Legionella pneumophila infection of the maxillary sinus is described. The organism was identified by direct immunofluorescence staining of sinus tissue. Because the Legionella species are intracellular pathogens, it is not surprising that this patient with a cellular immune defect was infected. However, no other site of Legionella infection was found. This appears to be the first reported case of upper respiratory tract infection by a Legionella species.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*COMPLICATIONS/DIAGNOSIS Adult Case Report Human Legionnaires' Disease/*COMPLICATIONS/DIAGNOSIS Male Maxillary Sinus Sinusitis/DIAGNOSIS/*ETIOLOGY JOURNAL ARTICLE

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