Emerging Infectious Diseases (Nov 2012)
Legionella pneumophila Serotype 1 Pneumonia in Patient Receiving Adalimumab
Abstract
We describe a case of severe pneumonia caused by Legionella pneumophila serotype 1 in a woman receiving the tumor necrosis factor–α antagonist to treat rheumatoid arthritis. As use of tumor necrosis factor–α inhibitors increase, clinicians should consider their possible association with legionellosis.
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