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Diseases » Legionnaires' disease » Glossary

Glossary for Legionnaires' disease

Abdominal pain: A condition which is characterized by the sensation of pain that is located in the abdomen
Azithromycin - Teratogenic Agent: There is strong evidence to indicate that exposure to Azithromycin during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Bacterial diseases: Diseases caused by a bacterial infection
Bornholm disease: Contagious viral infection
Chest pain: Pain in the chest area.
Chills: Excessive feeling of coldness.
Death: The cessation of life
Fever: Elevation of the body temperature above the normal 37 degrees celsius
Flu-like symptoms: Symptoms similar to flu including fever
Goodpasture syndrome: A rare disease involving inflammation of membranes in the lung and kidneys.
Heart attack: Serious and often fatal acute heart condition
Hepatocellular jaundice: A condition which is characterized by jaundice due to injury or damage to the hepatocellular cells of the liver
Hyponatraemia: Hyponatraemia means there is a lower than normal concentration of sodium in the blood.
Kidney disease: Reduced kidney function from various causes.
Legionella brunensis infection: Legionella brunensis is a type of bacteria which can cause infection in susceptible humans. Risk factors include diabetes, certain cancers, old age, immunosuppression, emphysema and smoking. Infection is rare and can occur at any age but the elderly or those with a weak immune system are more susceptible. These particular bacteria are commonly found in the environment (e.g. water and soil). Infection usually occurs through inhalation of the bacteria which results in a lung infection called pneumonia or may result in a flu-like illness. The bacteria may also cause respiratory system irritation, inflammation or sensitization. The nature and severity of symptoms may vary amongst patients. Some people may have the bacteria in their body but may have no symptoms. The incubation period lasts from 2 to 10 days but is usually 5 to 6 days. The infection cannot be transmitted from person to person.
Legionnaires' disease: A severe respiratory disease which is caused by the Legionella pneumophila bacteria. The condition can result in pneumonia and can be life-threatening.
Levofloxacin - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Levofloxacin during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
No symptoms: The absence of noticable symptoms.
Nosocomial infections: Any infection that originates in a hospital
Ofloxacin - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Ofloxacin during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Pancytopenia: A term used to describe a lack of all of the different types of blood cells - red and white blood cells and blood platelets. Cancer, infections and toxins are some of the causes of pancytopenia. Symptoms depend on the severity of the deficiency.
Paragonimiasis: Infection by a parasitic worm, Paragonimus westermani, which are a type of lung fluke which invade the lungs, and sometimes other organs, where they cause problems. Occasionally the parasites infect the brain which can occasionally result in death. Infection occurs through eating freshwater crabs and crayfish which have not been cooked sufficiently.
Peripheral neuropathy: Peripheral neuropathy is the term for damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system, which may be caused either by diseases of the nerve or from the side-effects of systemic illness.
Pleurisy: Inflammation of the pleural membrane
Pneumonia: Infection of the lung by bacteria, viruses or fungus.
Pontiac fever: Mild form of legionellosis usually in healthy people.
Proteinuria: Protein in the urine
Pulmonary embolism: Blocked lung blood vessel often from a blood clot.
Respiratory failure: Failure of the respiratory system
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Wet cough: Wet productive cough producing sputum