Epileptic Seizure after Use of Moxifloxacin in Man with Legionella longbeachae Pneumonia
oleh: Jin-Yong Wang, Xing Li, Jian-Yong Chen, Bo Tong
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2020-11-01 |
Deskripsi
Legionellosis caused by Legionella longbeachae is diagnosed mainly by PCR. We report a case of L. longbeachae infection in mainland China, which was diagnosed by metagenomic next-generation sequencing, in a man who developed an epileptic seizure after using moxifloxacin. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing may be a useful tool to detect Legionella spp.