"Pontiac fever" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named for Pontiac, Michigan, where the first case was recognised. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Pontiac fever (uncountable)
  1. A form of legionellosis that is less severe than legionnaires' disease. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Bacterial diseases
    Sense id: en-Pontiac_fever-en-noun-qEvMD7oH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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