legionella

• Bacteria gramnegativa, aerobia y con forma de bacilo que se multiplica en sistemas de agua caliente y aire acondicionado, y que puede causar la enfermedad del legionario.

A motile, aerobic, rod-shaped Gram-negative bacterium that thrives in central heating and air conditioning systems and can cause Legionnaires' disease.

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   A motile, aerobic, rod-shaped Gram-negative bacterium that thrives in water systems such as central heating and air conditioning, and can cause a severe form of pneumonia known as Legionnaires' disease.

   Legionela

   • The outbreak of Legionella was traced to the hotel's cooling tower.
   • Regular testing of water systems is essential to prevent Legionella contamination.
   • Legionella bacteria can multiply in stagnant water at certain temperatures.