Hospital Acquired Infection and Legionnaires' Disease

More than 10,000 patients are hospitalized every year with Legionnaires' disease in the United States alone. Legionnaires' disease is also an important public health topic as it involves environmental and public issues, as far as its spread and prevention are concerned. With an aging popul...

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Other Authors: Surani, Salim (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2020
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