Legionellaspp
Legionellaspp is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria that are commonly found in the environment, including water systems, soil, and sediment. These bacteria are responsible for causing legionellosis, a type of pneumonia that can be severe and even life-threatening. Legionnaires' disease, as it is commonly known, is typically acquired through the inhalation of aerosolized water droplets contaminated with Legionella bacteria.
Legionella species are found in a wide range of environments, including freshwater systems, such as lakes and
Legionella species are identified through laboratory testing, which typically involves culturing the bacteria from water samples
There are over 50 species of Legionella, with Legionella pneumophila being the most common cause of human
Efforts to control the spread of Legionella bacteria include upgrading industrial and building water systems to