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 |
|---|---|
| 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