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87278 Legion pneumophilia ag if

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Legionella antigen, Legion IF, Legionella pneumophila

Detection of Legionella pneumophila antigens directly from respiratory specimens using immunofluorescence microscopy.

Clinical Context

Rapid detection of Legionella in patients with atypical pneumonia, particularly in nosocomial settings. Water source investigation critical.

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Specialties

pathologymicrobiologypulmonology

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