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Diagnosis method (n = 162)
| Diagnosis method | Study population (n = 162) | |
|---|---|---|
| Legionella UAT | 144 | (88.9) |
| BA or BAL culture | 7 | (4.3) |
| Sputum culture | 1 | (0.6) |
| BAL PCR | 5 | (3.7) |
| Nasal PCR | 2 | (1.2) |
| Serology | 2 | (1.2) |
Data are presented as No (%)
UAT Urinary Antigen Test
BA broncho-aspiration
BAL bronchoalveolar lavage
PCR polymerase chain reaction
