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Legionella is a group of bacteria - microorganisms.

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What does spp mean in Legionella spp?

"Spp" in Legionella spp stands for "species". It indicates that there are multiple species within the Legionella genus, such as Legionella pneumophila and Legionella longbeachae.


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 lungs. These are the so-called legionella pneumophila. When in high enough numbers, they represent a direct thread to the human immune system. The 'plain' legionella do not (in the majority of cases!), although they are of the same family of bacteria as the legionella pneumophila and there exists a discussion whether (1) the occurrence of the 'plain' legionella means the conditions are also fit for the legionella pneumophila to grow or (2) the 'plain' legionella might be dominant enough to prevent the legionella pneumophila of growing.


What causes Legionnaire's disease?

Legionnaire's disease is caused by inhaling small droplets of water contaminated with Legionella bacteria. These bacteria thrive in warm water environments like air conditioning systems, hot tubs, and plumbing systems. The disease is not spread from person to person.


What is legionella?

Legionella pneumophila is the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires disease . The Legionella invades and replicates in macrophages , these occurrences rise in the summer months and is considered treatable .


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 leads to severe illness that often results in death. The Legionella bacteria is what causes what is known as Legionnaires' Disease.


Legionella Pneumophia kingdom?

Legionella pneumophila belongs to the kingdom Bacteria. It is a Gram-negative bacterium that thrives in aquatic environments and can cause a severe form of pneumonia known as Legionnaires' disease when inhaled by humans.


Does boiling water effectively kill Legionella bacteria?

Yes, boiling water effectively kills Legionella bacteria. Legionella bacteria cannot survive in temperatures above 140F (60C), so boiling water, which reaches temperatures of 212F (100C), is an effective way to eliminate the bacteria.


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