Legionnaires' disease and pulmonary histoplasmosis are important causes of community-acquired pneumonia. Environmental reservoirs remain the primary source of infection and may persist since investigations are often reserved for large outbreaks. Our case highlights a source of both legionella and histoplasmosis not previously reported. It demonstrates the value of taking a thorough history while recognizing non-traditional sources of both infections.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10005854 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.34765 | DOI Listing |
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