How much time does urinary legionella antigen excretion need to be negative in an outbreak?

J. A. Cascante, P. Cebollero, J. Hueto, J. Abu-shams, B. Fernandez, B. Marin (Pamplona, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Prognostic laboratory tests in community-acquired pneumonia
Session: Prognostic laboratory tests in community-acquired pneumonia
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2923
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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