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Legionella gormanii sp. nov

G K Morris, A Steigerwalt, J C Feeley

    Journal of Clinical Microbiology
    |November 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    A novel species of Legionella bacteria was discovered in soil from a creek bank. This new bacterium has been named Legionella gormanii sp. nov.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Environmental Science
    • Bacteriology

    Background:

    • Legionella bacteria are known human pathogens.
    • Environmental sources are common reservoirs for Legionella species.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and characterize novel Legionella species from environmental samples.

    Main Methods:

    • Isolation of bacteria from soil samples.
    • Microbiological and biochemical characterization.
    • 16S rRNA gene sequencing for species identification.

    Main Results:

    • A previously undescribed Legionella species was successfully isolated from creek bank soil.
    • The isolate was identified as a new species, proposed as Legionella gormanii sp. nov.

    Conclusions:

    • Legionella gormanii represents a newly identified species within the Legionella genus.
    • Environmental surveillance continues to reveal novel bacterial diversity.