Legionella pneumophila
A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria that is the causative agent of LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE. It has been isolated from numerous environmental sites as well as from human lung tissue, respiratory secretions, and blood.
Year introduced: 1992
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Tree Number(s): B03.440.400.425.450.450.500, B03.660.250.460.460.580
MeSH Unique ID: D016952
Registry Number: txid446
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