Pittsburgh pneumonia agent
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agent — 1. An active force or substance capable of producing an effect. For agents not listed here, see the specific name. 2. A disease, a factor such as a microorganism, chemical substance, or a form of radiation the presence or … Medical dictionary
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Legionella micdadei — a species isolated from lung tissue, respiratory secretions, and pleural fluid, as well as from cooling tower water, shower heads, tap water, and respiratory therapy equipment; it causes Pittsburgh pneumonia. Called also Pittsburgh pneumonia… … Medical dictionary
PPA — palpation, percussion, auscultation; pepsin A; phenylpropanolamine; phenyl pyruvic acid; Pittsburgh pneumonia agent; plasmid profile analysis; polyphosphoric acid; positive predictive accuracy; posterior margin of pulmonary artery; posterior… … Medical dictionary
PPA — • palpation, percussion, auscultation; • pepsin A; • phenylpropanolamine; • phenyl pyruvic acid; • Pittsburgh pneumonia agent; • plasmid profile analysis; • polyphosphoric acid; • positive predictive accuracy; • posterior margin of pulmonary… … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
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