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An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease at the Melbourne Aquarium, April 2000: Investigation and case-control studies

Authors :
Greig, Jane E.
Carnie, John A.
Ryan, Norbert J.
Tan, Agnes G.
Gordon, Ian R.
Zwolak, Bernad
Leydon, Jennie A.
Guest, Charles S.
Hart, William G.
Tallis, Graham F.
Source :
The Medical Journal of Australia. June 7, 2004, Vol. 180 Issue 11, p566, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The study aims to investigate the source and risk factors associated with Australia's largest outbreak of Legionnaires' disease. The study concluded that urinary antigen test allows rapid identification of cases and may be changing the severity of illness recognized as Legionnaires' disease and altering who is considered at risk.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0025729X
Volume :
180
Issue :
11
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Medical Journal of Australia
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.126098223