Hemophagocytosis and pulmonary involvement in brucellosis
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Lung Involvement in Brucellosis
Brucella, a genus of Gram-negative bacteria is the causative agent of brucellosis. The disease, which can affect many organs and systems, is a major public health issue in developing countries where animal husbandry is a common practice. Brucellosis can involve almost any organ system, such as joint, heart, kidney, and particularly the reticuloendothelial system. Although respiratory system inv...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Infectious Diseases
سال: 2007
ISSN: 1201-9712
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2006.01.003