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Rev Cubana Med Gen Integr 2014; 30 (4)

Legionnaires’ disease

Gea-Izquierdo E

Language: Spanish
References: 18
Page: 509-514
PDF size: 55.04 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Legionelosis is a bacterial disease of environmental origin present at community and hospital settings. It may appear worldwide in the form of isolated or sporadic outbreaks. A historical account of the identification of the causative biological agent (Legionella spp.) and the main events leading to the discovery was made. Likewise, the main outbreaks from the definition of the disease, its incidence to the importance of surveillance and prevention were all described.


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