Infectious disease Flashcards
1
Q
clinical features of Legionella pneumonia
A
- Fever > 101.8
- Relative bradycardia
- GI (diarrhea, vomiting, cramps)
- Pulmonary symptoms delayed
- Neurological sx (e.g. confusion, ataxia)
2
Q
Antibx best used for Legionella pneuonia
A
- respiratory fluoroquinolone (Levofloxacin)
- or newer macrolide
