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(Part 2) 2.15.1 Legionella Characteristics Flashcards

1
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Temp requirement for Legionella

A

MEsophilic

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Atmospheric requirment for Legionella

A

Obligate aerobe

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How is Legionella considered Ubiquitous ?

A

Spread in man made facilities such as

Air con / Colling towers

Large, warm-water plumbing systems

Humidifiers; Whirlpools Medical equipment

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4
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MOT for Legionella includes:

Ingestion
Inhalation
Aspiration

Which of the following does not belong?

A

Ingestion

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5
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Infections of Legionella that has severe pneumonia with a case fatality rate of 10-20%

A

Legionnaires disease

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Infections of Legionella that is mild, Self limited, nonfateal, influenza like respiratory infection

A

Pontiac fever

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What spp. of Legionella has the most human cases?

A

L. pneumophilia

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NOTE: Other spp. are in handouts

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