Legionella
Description
Legionella is genus of aerobic, motile, non-acid-fast, non-encapsulated, Gram-negative Bacteria from the Legionellaceae family.
Legionella are water-dwelling and are airborne-spread.
These Ailments may Increase the Risk of Legionella Infection
Immune System
The decreased Immune function associated with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) may cause the body to be significantly more prone to infection by Legionella. [1]
Species of Legionella
Legionella bozemanii
Legionella dumoffi
Legionella feeleii
Legionella gormanii
Legionella longbeachae
Legionella micdadei
Legionella wadsworthii
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