Legionella pneumophila pneumonia associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome successfully treated with imipenem.

Abstract

Although utility of beta-lactams in the treatment of legionnaire's disease could not be demonstrated, clinical cures of human legionellosis with imipenem have been reported. We report the case of a 45-year-old man who presented clinical and radiological features of 'typical' bacterial pneumonia. He was successfully treated with imipenem. Serologic studies showed seroconversion for Legionella pneumophila.

• Authors: A Mofredj, D Baraka
• Journal: Chemotherapy (Chemotherapy) 1997 Jan-Feb Vol. 43 Issue 1 Pg. 51-3 ISSN: 0009-3157 [Print] Switzerland
• PMID: 8996742 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Thienamycins
• Imipenem

Topics

• Humans
• Imipenem (therapeutic use)
• Legionella pneumophila (drug effects)
• Legionnaires' Disease (complications, drug therapy)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome (complications)
• Thienamycins (therapeutic use)