LAMP 法遺伝子検査により診断し得たLegionella pneumophila serogroup 8 による重症肺炎の1 例

抄録

Legionella pneumonia can rapidly progress, therefore early diagnosis and treatment are important. The urinary antigen test (UAT) is a simple, easy, and useful diagnostic tool that is widely used；however, the UAT can only detect Legionella pneumonia caused by Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1. Alternatively, loopmediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) of genetic material is a quick, simple,and accurate method to detect many species of the Legionella genus and its serotypes. Widespread use of LAMP is recommended. Herein, we describe a case of severe pneumonia caused by Legionella pneumophila serogroup 8 which demonstrates negative UAT results, but positive LAMP results.