Legionella pneumonia is a gram-negative bacterial infection commonly associated with aerosol transmission from contaminated water sources. Impaired immunity leads to delayed clearance of infection and further predisposes individuals with Legionella pneumonia at risk of developing complications. We present a case report on a renal transplant patient with comorbid cardiac and renal dysfunction who developed community-acquired Legionella pneumonia. The case emphasizes the importance of adopting a multidisciplinary approach when managing Legionella infection in patients with multiple comorbidities and immunosuppressive states.
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