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Legionella pneumophila is a thin, pleomorphic, flagellated Gram-negative bacterium of the genus Legionella. L. pneumophila is the primary human pathogen in this group and is the causative agent of legionellosis or Legionnaires' disease. L. pneumophila is non-acid-fast, non-sporulating, and morphologically a non-capsulated rod-like bacteria. Aerobic and unable to hydrolyse gelatin or produce urease, they are also non-fermentative. L. pneumophila is neither pigmented nor does it autofluoresce. It is oxidase- and...


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What color and consistency are the secretions of a person who has Legionella Pneumophila? -Thank you...

Legionella Pneumophila & Legionellosis Legionella Pneumophila & Legionellosis - Legionella is the genus of bacteria, which gives rise to the...

Asked by Julia - 33 months ago

Do you know what is the culture medium for Legionella pneumophila?
I need solid medium and liquid.

I know of two culture mediums for L. pneumophila, two culture media: BALM and BCYE (buffered charcoal yeast extract agar).

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