First case of Legionella pneumonia in a female patient with anorexia nervosa

Respiratory Condition Exacerbated While Using Broad-spectrum Antibiotic and Steroid: A Case of 1-Year-old Girl

“…These two features seemed to be similar to those observed in adults. 6,[15][16][17] In summary, we have presented a 1-year-old patient with Legionella pneumonia, confirmed by sputum culture, polymerase chain reaction and serology, which serves as a reminder that this pathogen should be considered in patients with refractory pneumonia.…”

“…3,4 Recently, there have been some reports describing community-acquired Legionella pneumonia in children. 5,6 One of these reports was neonate and the other one was an adolescence who had anorexia nervosa, both might have underlying immunosuppressed condition. This patient was admitted with a respiratory infection that gradually deteriorated until treatment with a quinolone on day 17 of hospitalization after which the child began to improve.…”