Q fever in Plymouth, 1972-88. A review with particular reference to neurological manifestations.

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Published in Epidemiol Infect on October 01, 1990

Authors

S Reilly1, J L Northwood, E O Caul

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Microbiology, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth.

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