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   What is Legionella pneumophila?

   • Legionella pneumophila is an aerobic, pleomorphic, flagellated, non-spore-forming, Gram-negative bacterium of the genus Legionella. L. pneumophila is the primary human pathogen in the genus Legionella. In nature, L. pneumophila infects soil amoebae of the genus Acanthamoeba and freshwater amoeboflagellates of the genus Naegleria.

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   Is legionellosis a pneumonic or non-pneumonic infection?

   • Legionellosis is a generic term describing the pneumonic and non-pneumonic forms of infection with Legionella . The non-pneumonic form (Pontiac disease) is an acute, self-limiting influenza-like illness usually lasting 2–5 days. The incubation period is from a few and up to 48 hours.

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   What causes Legionella pneumophila?

   • Cases of legionellosis are often categorized as being community, travel or hospital acquired based on the type of exposure. Worldwide, waterborne Legionella pneumophila is the most common cause of cases including outbreaks. Legionella pneumophila and related species are commonly found in lakes, rivers, creeks, hot springs and other bodies of water.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LegionellaLegionella - Wikipedia

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   Legionella is a genus of pathogenic gram-negative bacteria that includes the species L. pneumophila, causing legionellosis (all illnesses caused by Legionella) including a pneumonia-type illness called Legionnaires' disease and a mild flu-like illness called Pontiac fever.

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     Pontiac fever is an acute, nonfatal respiratory disease...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Legionella_pneumophilaLegionella pneumophila - Wikipedia

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   Legionella pneumophila is an aerobic, pleomorphic, flagellated, non-spore-forming, Gram-negative bacterium of the genus Legionella. L. pneumophila is the primary human pathogen in the genus Legionella. In nature, L. pneumophila infects soil amoebae of the genus Acanthamoeba and freshwater amoeboflagellates of the genus Naegleria.

   • Species: L. pneumophila
   • Family: Legionellaceae

   • Class: Gammaproteobacteria
   • Genus: Legionella

4. www.cdc.gov › legionella › aboutAbout Legionnaires' Disease | Legionella | CDC

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   Jan 29, 2024 · Legionnaires' disease is a serious type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. Certain people are at increased risk for this infection, but it's treatable with antibiotics. People can get Legionnaires' disease by breathing in mist containing Legionella bacteria.

5. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsLegionellosis - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Sep 6, 2022 · Legionellosis varies in severity from a mild febrile illness to a serious and sometimes fatal form of pneumonia and is caused by exposure to the Legionella bacteria species found in contaminated water and potting mixes.

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsLegionnaires' disease - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   May 24, 2021 · Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia — lung inflammation usually caused by infection. It's caused by a bacterium known as legionella. Most people catch Legionnaires' disease by inhaling the bacteria from water or soil.

7. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsLegionnaires' disease - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   May 24, 2021 · Legionnaires' disease is similar to other types of pneumonia. To help identify the presence of legionella bacteria quickly, your doctor might use a test that checks your urine for legionella antigens — foreign substances that trigger an immune system response.