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Multicenter evaluation of fast multiplex PCR for detection of pathogens in lower respiratory tract infections. [PDF]

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Legionella

Current Infectious Disease Reports, 1999
Since the identification of Legionella two decades ago, a vast amount of information has accumulated concerning the microbiology, clinical manifestations, and therapy of infections due to these organisms. There are now more than 40 species of Legionella identified.
Joseph F. PlouffeJr, Thomas M. FileJr
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Management of Legionella in Water Systems

, 2020
Legionella bacteria may grow on virtually any surface that contacts water. Although the bacteria reside naturally in many rivers, lakes, and soils, Legionella can flourish in the pipes, tanks, and other components of humanmade water systems, where the ...
Division on Earth
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An update on Legionella

Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, 2010
Legionella pneumophila is increasingly recognized as a significant cause of sporadic and epidemic community-acquired and nosocomial-acquired pneumonia. This review focuses on the latest literature concerning the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of Legionnaires' disease.A significant increase in the incidence ...
Carolina Garcia-Vidal, Jordi Carratalà
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Legionella Infections

Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, 1987
Legionnaires' disease is a distinct clinical entity caused by Legionella pneumophila. Following an epidemic of pneumonia in Philadelphia in 1976, it was found that the bacterium had in fact been first isolated in 1947. Other species of Legionella have been identified, many of which are indistinguishable from L. pneumophila infection. Legionella species
W T, Ching, R D, Meyer
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Legionella Infection

Clinics in Chest Medicine, 1991
As specialized laboratory tests became more widely available, Legionella species were found to be common causes of nosocomial and community-acquired pneumonia. Patients with chronic lung disease and organ transplants are at greatest risk. Clinical manifestations are non-specific, although fever greater than 39 degrees C and diarrhea are common ...
M L, Nguyen, V L, Yu
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