PMID: 2102119Jan 1, 1990Paper

Legionnaires' disease imported from Spain in a patient with beta-thalassaemia minor

Bollettino dell'Istituto sieroterapico milanese
M LibanoreF Ghinelli

Abstract

The Authors report a rare case of Legionnaires' disease imported from Spain in a patient with beta-thalassaemia minor. This condition as predisposing factor for Legionella pneumophila infection is discussed, with particular emphasis on the therapeutic implications.

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