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Chlamydia pneumoniae is an Important Cause of Community-acquired Pneumonia in School-aged Children: Serological Results of a Prospective, Population-based Study

Tarja Heiskanen-Kosma, Matti Korppi, Aino Laurila, Camilla Jokinen, Marjaana Kleemola, Pekka Saikku
Pages 255-259 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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