Introduction: Unlike other Legionella species, Legionella longbeachae has been associated with soil and potting composts instead of water systems, and it has caused pneumonia in gardeners.
Case presentation: We report, to our knowledge, the first case of prolonged localized L. longbeachae infection in an accidental wound on the back of a hand caused by a broken flowerpot.
Conclusion: Identification of L. longbeachae requires awareness and expertise, since commercial tests are most often specific for L. pneumophila.
Keywords: Legionella; Legionella longbeachae; extra-pulmonary; soil; wound.