Tag: legionella pneumophila

Illustration of Legionella pneumophila bacterium, magnified under a microscope, with a depiction of its typical rod shape and flagella. A background of lung tissue indicates its disease-causing potential.

Legionella pneumophila: The Legionnaires’ Disease Bacterium

Introduction to Legionella pneumophila Legionella pneumophila, a bacterium that is commonly found in freshwater environments, is responsible…