Pneumology outpatient clinic’s role during an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease

Joana Branco (Amadora, Portugal), Joana Branco, Carlos Macedo, Nelson Marçal, Ana Alves, Catarina Pissarra, Paula Rosa

Source: International Congress 2016 – Community-acquired pneumonia: risk classes and management issues
Session: Community-acquired pneumonia: risk classes and management issues
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 2582
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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