Virulence and pathogenic mechanisms of Legionella pneumophila

Strains of Legionella pneumophila which were virulent for guinea pigs were passaged on laboratory media such that they became avirulent. Virulent/avirulent pairs of strains were compared in an attempt to identify potential virulence or pathogenic factors. Virulent forms multiplied within guinea pig...

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Main Author: Rawkins, Ann
Published: Open University 1994
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.239804