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Pathogenic specieses genus legionella
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The pathogenic species in the genus Legionella include:
1. Legionella pneumophila: This is the most common species that causes Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia. It is responsible for around 90% of Legionnaires' cases.
2. Legionella longbeachae: This species is mainly associated with a milder form of Legionnaires' disease, known as Pontiac fever. It is commonly found in soil and potting mixes.
3. Legionella micdadei: This species can cause severe respiratory infections in immunocompromised individuals. It is also associated with water sources such as plumbing systems.
4. Legionella bozemanae: This species has been linked to respiratory infections, although it is not as well-studied as Legionella pneumophila.
Other less common pathogenic species in the genus Legionella include Legionella dumoffii, Legionella feeleii, and Legionella anisa.
1. Legionella pneumophila: This is the most common species that causes Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia. It is responsible for around 90% of Legionnaires' cases.
2. Legionella longbeachae: This species is mainly associated with a milder form of Legionnaires' disease, known as Pontiac fever. It is commonly found in soil and potting mixes.
3. Legionella micdadei: This species can cause severe respiratory infections in immunocompromised individuals. It is also associated with water sources such as plumbing systems.
4. Legionella bozemanae: This species has been linked to respiratory infections, although it is not as well-studied as Legionella pneumophila.
Other less common pathogenic species in the genus Legionella include Legionella dumoffii, Legionella feeleii, and Legionella anisa.
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