Legionnaires Disease

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Legionnaires Disease

Legionnaires disease is caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. The disease develops into a severe form of pneumonia, transmitting through person to person. Untreated Legionnaires diseases are usually fatal.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 600
Department: Infectious Diseases

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability Seriousness
Legionella Detected 100 Serious
Headache 70 Low
Chills 70 Low
High Fever 70 Serious
Sputum Cough 70 Low
Chest Pain 70 Medium
Confusion 70 Low
Hemoptysis 70 Medium
Muscle and Joint Pain 60 Medium
Nausea 60 Low
Diarrhea 60 Low
Vomiting 50 Medium

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Septic Shock If Legionnaires Disease isn't treated within 6-24 hours this could happen.
Exhaustion If high fever isn't treated within 2-8 hours this could happen.


Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • PCR testing
  • Interview
  • Physical Examination
  • Temperature
  • Chest Auscultation
  • Thorax Percussion
  • Speech Listening


Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment