Saturday, 26 November 2011

Legionella pneumophila lung abscess associated with immune suppression

We describe Legionella pneumophila pneumonia and abscess formation in an immunosuppressed patient receiving corticosteroid therapy for metastatic breast carcinoma. The predisposing role of corticosteroids is discussed and the management of this complication is reviewed. (Source: Internal Medicine Journal)

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