Pulmonary complications of leptospirosis.
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چکیده
Leptospirosis is a worldwide disease. In this time of globalization knowledge about leptospirosis is important. Although pulmonary involvement has an incidence varying from 20% to 70% and its exteriorization may vary from mild to severe, The severe form appears to be becoming more prevalent (at least in Brazil) and may be associated with higher mortality.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Clinics in chest medicine
دوره 23 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002