Toshihiko Shimada

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Publications

  1. ncbi Systematic review and metaanalysis: urinary antigen tests for Legionellosis
    Toshihiko Shimada
    Department of Epidemiology and Healthcare Research, Graduate School of Medicine and Public Health, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
    Chest 136:1576-85. 2009

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  1. ncbi Systematic review and metaanalysis: urinary antigen tests for Legionellosis
    Toshihiko Shimada
    Department of Epidemiology and Healthcare Research, Graduate School of Medicine and Public Health, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
    Chest 136:1576-85. 2009
    ..Urinary antigen assays offer simplicity and rapidity in diagnosing Legionnaires' disease, though studies report a range of sensitivities. We conducted a systematic review to assess the test characteristics of Legionella urinary antigen...