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severe cases of Legionnaires' disease may cause scarring in the lung tissue as a result of the infection. Renal failure, if it occurs, is reversible and renal function returns as the patient's health improves.
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What is the prognosis for patients with Refsum disease?
The prognosis for Refsum disease is highly variable. Without treatment, the prognosis is poor. In patients who are treated appropriately, many neurological symptoms and ichthyosis (scaly, dry skin) generally disappear.
Can legionnaires disease reoccur?
Yes, Legionnaires' disease can reoccur. This disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by a bacterium known as legionella.
Where does Legionnaires' Disease get its name from?
Legionnaires disease was given its name because of where and when the first cases happened. The first cases were during a convention of the American Legion.
What is the prognosis for Acrocyanosis?
Acrocyanosis is a benign and persistent disease. The main concern of patients is cosmetic. Left untreated, the disease does not worsen.
What is the prognosis for Devic syndrome patients?
Although there is no cure for Devic's disease (neuromyelitis optica), it can enter a long indolent period in which the disease essentially does not progress. This is the best hoped-for outcome for Devic's disease.
What is the prognosis for TGA patients?
The prognosis for TGA patients is excellent
How may Legionnaires' disease be said to be a common affliction?
Approximately 10,000-40,000 people in the United States develop Legionnaires' disease annually.
What is the prognosis for cardiomyopathy?
The prognosis for patients with restrictive cardiomyopathy is poor. If the disease process causing the problem can be treated, the damage to the heart muscle may be stopped.
What is an illness that starts with l?
Legionnaires Disease
What is the prognosis for patients with Whipple's disease?
If untreated, Whipple's disease can be fatal, but when treated with antibiotic therapy most patients experience rapid recovery and lasting remission. However, up to a third of patients may suffer a relapse.
In what city did the first outbreak of 'Legionnaires Disease' take place?
Legionnaires Disease first occurred at a convention in a hotel, I believe in Philadelphia PA if I remember correctly.
What is the prognosis for patients of esophagectomy and esophagogastrectomy?
Because 75% of all esophagectomy patients and 100% of all esophagogastrectomy patients will have metastatic disease, morbidity and mortality rates for these procedures are high.
