An isolated case of Legionnaires' disease.
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چکیده
A single sporadic case of Legionnaires' disease which showed some unusual features is described from a young male who had never been out of the United Kingdom. The relevant literature is briefly reviewed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 55 654 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1979