Abstract
Seven cases of Legionnaires' disease were diagnosed by a microagglutination test using strain 'Philadelphia 1' as antigen. Among 176 acute pneumonias studied the incidence of the infection with Legionella pneumophila serotype 1 was 4%. The significance of the titers obtained with this test is discussed. Because of the late response in antibodies, the importance of the clinical diagnosis is underlined.
Translated title of the contribution | Serologic diagnosis of 'Legionnaires' disease' in France |
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Original language | French |
Pages (from-to) | 414-417 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Medecine et Maladies Infectieuses |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1980 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Acute pneumonia
- Agglutination en microplaque
- Cas sporadiques
- France
- France
- Legionnaires' disease
- Maladie des Légionnaires
- Microagglutination test
- Pneumopathies aiguës
- Sporadic cases