| [clinical data on legionnaires' disease. report on 8 sporadic cases of legionella pneumonia]. | in 1978 and 1979, eight sporadic cases of legionella pneumonia were observed in the berne and ticino areas of switzerland. in all cases the diagnosis was established serologically using indirect immunofluorescence. seroconversion was observed in five patients. in three cases initially high antibody titers decreased progressively. the clinical picture was characterized by acute onset with high fever, frequent chills, and dry cough. occasional concomitant symptoms included muscular pains, headache ... | 1980 | 7209464 |