Legionella and health effects.

[In Japanese. / En japonais.]

Author(s) : SAITO A., KOIDE M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

There are two types of legionellosis: nonfatal Pontiac fever, whose main symptom is a slight fever, and acute pneumonia, whose main symptom is severe bacterial pneumonia. Both clinical and laboratory diagnosis are required. The methods of laboratory diagnosis and treatment are described.

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  • Original title: [In Japanese. / En japonais.]
  • Record ID : 1999-1865
  • Languages: Japanese
  • Source: SHASE - vol. 72 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1998/03
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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