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Legionella pneumophila in a water distribution system

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    V. Sticht-Groh, P. Emmerling & W. Döll

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Sticht-Groh, V., Emmerling, P. & Döll, W. Legionella pneumophila in a water distribution system. Eur. J, Clin. Microbiol. 4, 591–592 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02013403

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