Abstract
A Legionella cluster was identified through retrospective PCR analysis of 240 throat swab samples from X-ray-confirmed pneumonia cases. These were identified among young and otherwise healthy U.S. military recruits during population-based surveillance for pneumonia pathogens. Results were confirmed by sequence analysis. Cases clustered tightly, suggesting a local environmental etiology.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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DNA, Bacterial / analysis
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Humans
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Legionella pneumophila / classification
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Legionella pneumophila / genetics
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Legionella pneumophila / isolation & purification*
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Legionnaires' Disease / diagnostic imaging
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Legionnaires' Disease / epidemiology*
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Legionnaires' Disease / microbiology*
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Male
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Military Personnel*
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Pharynx / microbiology
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Phylogeny
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Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods
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Population Surveillance
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Radiography