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Legionella-like organisms.

D Schlossberg¹, D A Cohen

¹Department of Medicine, Episcopal Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19125.

Seminars in Respiratory Infections

|December 1, 1987

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The Legionella genus includes Legionella pneumophila and over two dozen other species. This review covers the historical, laboratory, and clinical aspects of these diverse Legionella species beyond L. pneumophila.

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Area of Science:

Microbiology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

The Legionellaceae family encompasses Legionella pneumophila and numerous other species, often termed legionella-like organisms.
Over two dozen distinct Legionella species have been identified, with ongoing characterization expanding this list.
Some Legionella species, like L. pneumophila, exhibit internal diversity through additional serogroups.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive review of Legionella species.
To focus on the historical, laboratory, and clinical significance of Legionella species excluding L. pneumophila and L. micdadei.

Main Methods:

Literature review of historical data.
Analysis of laboratory characterization studies.
Examination of clinical and epidemiological reports.

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Main Results:

The number of identified Legionella species has significantly increased.
These species display varying degrees of clinical and epidemiological relevance.
Understanding these diverse species is crucial for public health.

Conclusions:

Legionella species beyond L. pneumophila and L. micdadei represent a significant and growing area of study.
Further research into their characteristics and impact is warranted.
This review consolidates key information on these important pathogens.