Question 1

what causes legionellosis/legionairre's disease?

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Bacteria: Legionella is a bacteria that can be treated with a variety of antibiotics including doxycycline, levaquin, (levofloxacin) erythromycin, and others.

Question 2

what are the tests for legionellosis?

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The most useful test: To detect the bacteria in sputum, 

find legionella antigens in urine samples (due to renal fibrosis), or the comparison of legionella antibody levels in two blood samples taken 3 to 6 weeks apart. A urine antigen test which is simple, quick, and very reliable will only detect legionella pneumophila serogroup 1, which accounts for 70% of disease cause by l. Pneumophila.

Question 3

cannot find anything about treatment of legionellosis. any help?

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Quinolones,Macrolide: Current treatments of choice are the respiratory tract quinolones (levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, gemifloxacin) or newer macrolides (azithromycin, clarithromycin, roxithromycin). The antibiotics used most frequently have been Levofloxacin and azithromycin. Macrolides are used in all age groups while tetracyclines are prescribed for children above the age of 12 and quinolones above the age of 18.

Question 4

what are the main causes of diabetes in the u.s.a.?

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: The main type of diabetes mellitus in America is type 2 diabetes mellitus or adult-onset diabetes mellitus. It happens when pancreas can't make enough insulin to bring the glucose (sugar) into the cells for a normal metabolism. Pancreas fails early because of either poor diet or insulin resistance which overwhelms the endocrine function of the pancreas. Hereditary may have some contribution.

Question 5

what"s increase vegal tone that causes droped beats- is it dangearous?

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Vagus nerve: Vagal stimulation is associated with bradycardia and hypotension- and fainty feeling.
Falling is dangerous.
Discuss with your doctor.

Question 6

what causes raynauds?

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Artery constriction: Raynaud's phenomenon is a symptom caused by constriction of small blood vessels, usually in the fingers and toes, leading to a lack of nutrients and oxygen going to the fingers and toes. Raynaud's phenomenon can be due to auto-immune disorders, hormonal imbalances, medication effects, etc... A primary care doctor, endocrinologist, or rheumatologist can evaluate a person with such symptoms.

Question 7

does diet coke cause m.s?

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Good question. : There are some doctors that are concerned that aspartame (the sweetener in diet coke) could be toxic in certain situations. Aspartame breaks down into formaldehyde at temperatures above 87° & the toxic effects of formaldehyde could lead to neurologic disorders. However, there are no rigorous studies to support this thesis.  Aspartame may precipitate seizures in little children, so they should not.

Question 8

whats the cause of migraine. ?

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Migraine : There are a huge number of causes and a great amount of research into this topic!

Try taking a look at:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/migraine-headache/symptoms-causes/syc-20360201

This will give you some basic information. Armed with this new knowledge I would suggest speaking to your doctor about your potential triggers and causes that may be causing you discomfort. Good luck!

Question 9

what is pneumothorax and it`s causes?

Accepted Answer

Air: It's due to air entering the space between your lung and chest wall. They can be the result of trauma or can occur spontaneously.

Question 10

what can cause memory problems in early 20's?

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Memory: At this young age, several things come to mind, such as Attention deficit, anxiety, mood changes, medication or substances, hormonal changes, etc.

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