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Insertion sequences as highly resolutive genomic markers for sequence type 1 Legionella pneumophila Paris.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Jan 2011
Vergnes Mike, Ginevra Christophe, Kay Elisabeth, Normand Philippe, Thioulouse Jean, Jarraud Sophie, Maurin Max, Schneider Dominique
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The causative agent of legionellosis, Legionella pneumophila, colonizes all natural and human-made water networks, thus constituting the source of contaminated aerosols responsible for airborne human infections. Efficient control of infections, especially during epidemics, necessitates the fastes...
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