Title of article
Legionella pericarditis diagnosed by direct fluorescent antibody staining
Author/Authors
John A. Puleo، نويسنده , , Fadi A. Matar، نويسنده , , Peter P. McKeown، نويسنده , , Patricia Conant، نويسنده , , Lofty L. Basta، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 1995
Pages
3
From page
444
To page
446
Abstract
Legionella pericarditis is a rare and serious manifestation of Legionnaireʹs disease. A case is presented in which the diagnosis was established by direct fluorescent antibody staining on a pericardial tissue specimen. Video-assisted thoracoscopy was used safely and effectively in diagnosis and management in this case.
Journal title
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Serial Year
1995
Journal title
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Record number
612756
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