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ICD-11 code : 1C19.0;

Preferred Label : Nonpneumonic Legionnaires' disease;

ICD-11 definition : A disease caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Legionella. This disease is characterized by fever, headache, and muscle aches, but without symptoms of pneumonia. Transmission is by inhalation of mist or vapour contaminated with Legionella. Confirmation is by detection of Legionella antigens in urine, identification of Legionalla from sputum or lung biopsy, or a four-fold increase in antibodies to Legionella.;

ICD-11 synonym : nonpneumonic legionella pneumophila; Pontiac fever; Legionellosis nonpneumonic; extrapulmonary legionella infection; nonpneumonic Legionnaire's disorder;

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A disease caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Legionella. This disease is characterized by fever, headache, and muscle aches, but without symptoms of pneumonia. Transmission is by inhalation of mist or vapour contaminated with Legionella. Confirmation is by detection of Legionella antigens in urine, identification of Legionalla from sputum or lung biopsy, or a four-fold increase in antibodies to Legionella.

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08/05/2025


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