Validation of a Prediction Rule for Legionella Pneumonia in Emergency Department Patients.
OPEN FORUM INFECTIOUS DISEASES(2019)
Abstract
We validated a clinical prediction rule for Legionella based on clinical parameters (dry cough, fever) and laboratory findings (C-reactive protein, lactate dehydrogenase, sodium, platelet counts) in 713 consecutive patients with community-acquired pneumonia. The Legionella Score performed well in estimating the likelihood for Legionella infection and thus may help to direct diagnostic and therapeutic decisions.
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community-acquired pneumonia,Legionella,Legionella Score
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