Legionella pneumophilia bacteria in water, causing Legionnaires' disease, medically 3D illustration, generative AI
Legionella pneumophila is a Gram-negative bacterium responsible for causing Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia. It thrives in aquatic environments, often contaminating water systems and can be transmitted to humans via inhalation of aerosolized water droplets, leading to respiratory infections
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