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. 1996 Jul-Sep;2(3):225–230. doi: 10.3201/eid0203.960311

Legionella-like amebal pathogens--phylogenetic status and possible role in respiratory disease.

A Adeleke 1, J Pruckler 1, R Benson 1, T Rowbotham 1, M Halablab 1, B Fields 1
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