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Legionellosis physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Physical examination may be remarkable for fever, as well as consolidation and crackles on pulmonary auscultation. Patients with advanced disease may develop neurological signs, including altered mental status, weakness, and ataxia.
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Vital Signs
Lungs
- Consolidation may be present with reduced breath sounds auscultated
- Crackles may be present
Extremities
Neurologic
References
References
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