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Legionella pneumophila 1 antigen in urine

Indications: - rule out Legionellosis pneumophila Clinical significance: - sensitivity: 60%--80%; specificity: >99% for Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 - results remain positive long after infection has resolved [2]

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Legionella pneumophila

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Legionella pneumophila antigen in urine

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  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Legionellosis --- United States, 2000--2009 MMWR. August 19, 2011 / 60(32);1083-1086 http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6032a3.htm
  2. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 18, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2018