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legionella

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Noun1.legionella - the motile aerobic rod-shaped Gram-negative bacterium that thrives in central heating and air conditioning systems and can cause Legionnaires' disease
Legionella pneumophilia
bacteria, bacterium - (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants
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The investigation found unsafe levels of the bacteria legionella in the water supply system for the showers, baths and sinks at the hospital.
Hospital fined pounds 35k over Legionnaires' disease threat; Hospital ... by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
The investigation found unsafe levels of the bacteria legionella in the water supply system for the showers, baths and sinks.
HOSPITAL FINED FOR LEGIONNAIRES LAPSE; Unsafe bacteria levels found ... by Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England)
Although the chapter on epidemiology focuses on Legionnaires' disease in Europe, it provides new information from the European Working Group for Legionella Infections.
Legionella: Molecular Microbiology by Marrie, Thomas / Emerging Infectious Diseases
 
 
 
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