Maryam Ghobahi
Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbass, Iran
[ 1 ] - A Case Report of Severe Legionnaires’ Disease in Tehran, Iran
Legionella pneumophila is a thin, aerobic, Gram-negative, pathogenic bacillus and the leading cause of Legionnaires’ disease (LD) in human, especially those with high risk conditions including immune system disorders or chronic lung diseases. The mortality rate of LD has been reported to be 60% or higher in inappropriately treated cases. Investigating the prevalence of L. pneumophila and identi...
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