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(A48.2) Nonpneumonic legionnaires disease [pontiac fever]
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326 569 in individuals diagnosis nonpneumonic legionnaires disease [pontiac fever] confirmed
17 870 deaths with diagnosis nonpneumonic legionnaires disease [pontiac fever]
6% mortality rate associated with the disease nonpneumonic legionnaires disease [pontiac fever]
Diagnosis nonpneumonic legionnaires disease [pontiac fever] is diagnosed Men are 9.23% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis nonpneumonic legionnaires disease [pontiac fever]
10 221 (5.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis nonpneumonic legionnaires disease [pontiac fever]
7 649 (5.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease nonpneumonic legionnaires disease [pontiac fever] - Men aged 0-5 and Women aged 15-19
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features nonpneumonic legionnaires disease [pontiac fever]
Absence or low individual and public risk
Nonpneumonic legionnaires disease [pontiac fever] - what does this mean
Nonpneumonic legionnaires disease (pontiac fever) is an acute, self-limiting, flu-like illness caused by inhalation of aerosolized legionella bacteria. the bacteria are found in natural and man-made water systems and are released into the environment as aerosols. people can become infected by inhaling the contaminated aerosolized droplets, and symptoms usually appear within 2-10 days of exposure.
What happens during the disease - nonpneumonic legionnaires disease [pontiac fever]
Nonpneumonic legionnaires disease (pontiac fever) is caused by an infection with legionella bacteria, which are typically found in warm water systems. inhalation of the bacteria can lead to an infection in the lungs, causing an acute febrile illness with symptoms such as fever, chills, headaches, and muscle aches. pontiac fever is a milder form of legionnaires disease that does not involve the lungs, and instead causes symptoms such as fever, headache, malaise, and muscle aches. it is thought to be caused by an inhalation of aerosolized legionella bacteria, which can occur when the bacteria is released from a contaminated water source.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a detailed medical history of the patient.
- Perform a physical examination to assess the patient's overall health.
- Collect a sample of the patient's sputum for laboratory testing.
- Conduct a chest X-ray to assess any abnormalities in the lungs.
- Perform blood tests to evaluate for any signs of infection.
- Conduct a urine analysis to detect the presence of Legionella bacteria.
- Perform a throat swab to detect the presence of Legionella bacteria.
- Perform a stool sample analysis to detect the presence of Legionella bacteria.
- Conduct a CT scan to assess any abnormalities in the lungs.
- Perform a sputum culture to detect the presence of Legionella bacteria.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat the symptoms of Nonpneumonic Legionnaires disease [Pontiac fever]
- Prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection
- Prescribe pain relievers to reduce fever and muscle aches
- Prescribe cough suppressants to reduce coughing
- Prescribe decongestants to reduce congestion
- Prescribe anti-diarrheal medications to reduce diarrhea
- Provide fluids to help prevent dehydration
- Provide oxygen therapy to help with breathing difficulties
- Provide physical therapy to help with muscle weakness
- Provide psychological support to help with anxiety and depression
- Provide education about the disease and its treatment
19 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Nonpneumonic legionnaires disease [pontiac fever] - Prevention
The best way to prevent nonpneumonic legionnaires disease (pontiac fever) is to ensure that water systems are properly maintained and regularly inspected. this includes keeping water temperature between 20-50°c, preventing stagnation, and ensuring proper filtration and disinfection. additionally, it is important to keep any areas where water is stored or circulated, such as cooling towers, free from debris and other contaminants.