A 33-year-old member asked:
What are the tests for legionnaire's disease?
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Dr. Jack Mutnickanswered
Allergy and Immunology 19 years experience
Legionnaires Tests: To help identify the presence of legionella bacteria quickly, your doctor may use a test that checks your urine for legionella antigens — you may also have one or more of the following:
blood tests
a chest x-ray
sputum samples
lung tissue samples
or a a ct scan of your brain or a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) if you have neurological symptoms such as confusion or trouble concentrati.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
What are the tests for legionnaire's?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Jack Mutnickanswered
Allergy and Immunology 19 years experience
Legionnaires Tests: To help identify the presence of legionella bacteria quickly, your doctor may use a test that checks your urine for legionella antigens — you may also have one or more of the following:
blood tests
a chest x-ray
sputum samples
lung tissue samples
or a a ct scan of your brain or a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) if you have neurological symptoms such as confusion or trouble concentrati.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Aug 13, 2014
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