Legionella Pneumophilia (Noun)
Meaning
The motile aerobic rod-shaped Gram-negative bacterium that thrives in central heating and air conditioning systems and can cause Legionnaires' disease.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Legionella pneumophila was isolated from the water supply system of the hotel, confirming the source of the outbreak.
- The cooling towers in the building were suspected to be contaminated with Legionella pneumophila, and were subsequently shut down for cleaning.
- Legionella pneumophila is usually found in freshwater environments, but can also thrive in man-made water systems like hot tubs and large plumbing systems.
- People with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to contracting Legionnaires' disease caused by Legionella pneumophila.
- The CDC recommends regular testing for Legionella pneumophila in public water systems, especially those with large cooling towers or complex plumbing systems.