Since Legionella pneumophila(L.pneumophila)was identified in 1976 as the causative microorganism for severe pneumonia termed Legionnaires Disease(LD),more than 65 species belonging to the genus Legionella have been is...Since Legionella pneumophila(L.pneumophila)was identified in 1976 as the causative microorganism for severe pneumonia termed Legionnaires Disease(LD),more than 65 species belonging to the genus Legionella have been isolated worldwide[1].Approximately 20 Legionella spp.have been documented to be pathogenic in humans,primarily leading to transient flu-like illness(Pontiac fever)or rapid and potentially fatal pneumonia(LD).展开更多
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文摘Since Legionella pneumophila(L.pneumophila)was identified in 1976 as the causative microorganism for severe pneumonia termed Legionnaires Disease(LD),more than 65 species belonging to the genus Legionella have been isolated worldwide[1].Approximately 20 Legionella spp.have been documented to be pathogenic in humans,primarily leading to transient flu-like illness(Pontiac fever)or rapid and potentially fatal pneumonia(LD).