A pneumonia caused by Legionella pneumophila and other Legionella species, which is characterized by fever, cough, progressive respiratory distress, and which is often accompanied by extrapulmonary manifestations.
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(Legionella) or (Legionnaire's disease); Infection by Legionella pneumophilia (disorder); Legionella; Legionella pneumonia; Legionella pneumonia (disorder); infection by Legionella pneumophilia; legionnaire's disease