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Meteorological factors and risk of community-acquired Legionnaires’ disease in Switzerland: an epidemiological study

Lisa Conza, Simona Casati, Costanzo Limoni, Valeria Gaia

BMJ Open · 2013 · 45 citations · 15 references

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Abstract

In this study, higher water vapour pressure and heat were associated with a higher risk of community-acquired LD in two regions of Switzerland.

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