Severe Pneumonia in Neonates Associated with <i>Legionella pneumophila</i>: Case Report and Review of the Literature
The causative agent of legionellosis is the Gram-negative intracellular bacteria <i>Legionella</i> spp. Its clinical presentation varies from a mild febrile illness called Pontiac fever to the severe and possible fatal pneumonia, Legionnaires’ disease. Immunocompromised patients, in part...
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/8/1031 |