Results for: Legionella
In Health

What disease does Legionella cause?

cause epidemies of legionnaires diseases... plz read also in books (puro internet lng yayay pud mo uie nah mas naa pamay utok ang tao kaisa computer, huna2 rah kinsa mn ang na… (MORE)
In Microbiology

Difference between legionella and legionella pnuemophila?

'Pneumonia' is the Latin term for a inflammatory illness of the lung. Among the different types of legionella bacteria there are some that can duplicate themselves in the lung… (MORE)
In Taxonomy

What is legionella pneumophia?

Legionella pneumophila is the bacteria responsible for Legionnairesdisease . The Legionella invades and replicates in macrophages ,these occurrences rise in the summer months … (MORE)
In Health

How can you get legionella pneumophila?

very carefully. Legionella pneumophila are Gram-negative aerobic coccobacilii, isolated from surface water, mud, or thermally polluted lakes or streams. It is pathogenic f… (MORE)
In Public Health and Safety

What is UK legionella legislation?

UK legionella legislation is a local council which keeps an account for all activities which undergoes for the prevention of Legionnaire diseases. Risk assessment consultan… (MORE)
In Health

How can you get legionella disease treated?

Legionnaires' disease is treated simply with antibiotics. The sooner therapy is started, the less likely the chance of serious complications or death. Pontiac fever (a major s… (MORE)
In Bacteria

What is the main route of entry of Legionella bacteria in the body?

The main source of entry is Water and Wet soiled areas, Water source like ponds, reservoirs, heaters, hot showers and even Air Condition (A/C) ducts, Wet soiled areas like … (MORE)
In Uncategorized

How many species of Legionella exist?

There are at least fifty species of Legionella in existence today. Legionella is a bacteria found in soil, water and other regions of the earth. This dangerous bacteria lead… (MORE)
In Conditions and Diseases

What is a Legionella disease?

Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia - lunginflammation usually caused by infection. Legionnaires' disease iscaused by a bacterium known as legionella. You can'… (MORE)