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Maze Michael J., Slow Sandy, Cumins Anne-Marie, Boon Kenjin, Goulter Patricia, Podmore Roslyn G., Anderson Trevor P., Barratt Kevin, Young Sheryl A., Pithie Alan D., Epton Michael J., Werno Anja M., Chambers Stephen T., Murdoch David R.. Enhanced detection of Legionnaires' disease by PCR testing of induced sputum and throat swabs. Eur Respir J 2014; 43: 644-646

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