A case of community-acquired pneumonia due to Legionella pneumophila serogroup 9 in which initial treatment with single-dose oral azithromycin appeared useful
2017
: Legionella species are important causative pathogens for severe community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Most cases of Legionella pneumonia are due to Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1, and CAP due to L. pneumophila serogroup 9 is rare. A fourth case of CAP due to L. pneumophila serogroup 9 has been reported, and initial treatment using single-dose oral azithromycin appeared useful. Azithromycin or fluoroquinolone injection is usually recommended for the treatment of Legionella pneumonia, and no previous reports have shown the effectiveness of single-dose oral azithromycin. This case report is therefore valuable from the perspective of possible treatment for mild to moderate Legionella pneumonia using single-dose oral azithromycin.
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