Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2865242 | The American Journal of the Medical Sciences | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Soft tissue infection caused by Legionella spp. is rare. Infection due to Legionella maceachernii has only been described in 5 cases and none of them had soft tissue infection; they were immunocompromised hosts who presented with pneumonia. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of L. maceachernii soft tissue infection.
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Authors
Cheng E. MD, Larry M. MD,