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Legionellosis Caused by Non-Legionella pneumophila Species, with a Focus on Legionella longbeachae
31 Jan 2021
Abstract excerpt
Although known as causes of community-acquired pneumonia and Pontiac fever, the global burden of infection caused by Legionella species other than Legionella pneumophila is under-recognised. Non-L. pneumophila legionellae have a worldwide distribution, although common testing strategies for legionellosis favour detection of L. pneumophila over other Legionella species, leading to an inherent diagnostic bias and...
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