Validation of a Prediction Rule for Legionella Pneumonia in Emergency Department Patients.

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.

SUBMITTER: Bolliger R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6602791 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature