Evaluation of a rapid immunochromatographic assay for the detection and identification of Legionella spp. strains isolated from cultures
The Legionnaires’ disease is a major issue in the healthcare because it ranks among the emerging infectious diseases in our country, particularly those caused by Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1. The severity of the infection is related to several factors including the virulence of the bacterium a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2010-12-01
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Series: | Microbiologia Medica |
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Online Access: | http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2399 |