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Legionella pneumophila

The bacteria that cause Legionnaire's disease have been found in water delivery systems. They can survive in the warm, moist, air conditioning systems of large buildings, including hospitals.Most cases are caused by Legionella pneumophila.

Source:ADAM

Date:March 17, 2009

Legionnaires' Disease

Legionnaires' disease is caused by inhaling Legionella bacteria from the environment. Typically, the bacteria are dispersed in aerosols of contaminated water.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

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