The clinical presentation of brucellosis in humans is variable and unspecific, and thus,
laboratory corroboration of the diagnosis is essential for the patient's proper treatment. The …

Legionellosis is the infection caused by bacteria of the genus Legionella, including a non-
pneumonic influenza-like syndrome, and Legionnaires' disease is a more serious illness …

Legionnaires' disease (LD) is an often severe and potentially fatal form of bacterial
pneumonia caused by an extensive list of Legionella species. These ubiquitous freshwater …

There is still a low level of clinical awareness regarding Legionnaires' disease 25 years after
it was first detected. The causative agents, legionellae, are freshwater bacteria with a …

Known for its clear readability, thorough coverage, and expert authorship, Murray & Nadel's
Textbook of Respiratory Medicine has long been the gold standard text in the fast-changing …

Infection with Legionella spp. is an important cause of community-and hospital-acquired
pneumonia, occurring both sporadically and in outbreaks. Infection with Legionella spp …

Legionellae, which are important causes of pneumonia in humans, continue to be incorrectly
labeled as exotic pathogens. The ability to diagnose Legionella infection is limited by the …

PURPOSE: Although a wide variety of recognized pathogens can cause community-
acquired pneumonia, in many patients the etiology remains unknown after routine …

Human brucellosis poses a significant public health problem in many developing countries
and requires fast and accurate diagnosis. A PCR assay amplifying part of the 31-kDa …

As more original molecular protocols and subsequent modifications are described in the
literature, it has become difficult for those not directly involved in the development of these …