Legionella pneumophila is a bacteria than can cause respiratory failure, septoc shock, acute kidney failure. It is transmitted through small droplets of water in the air that contain the bacteria. Symptoms of L.pneumophila infection includes cough, shortness of breath, fever, etc. Detection of specific IgM antibodies is evidence of a current or recent infection. A demonstration of specific IgG to the bacteria is evidence of past infection.
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Legionella pneumophila is a bacteria than can cause respiratory failure, septoc shock, acute kidney failure. It is transmitted through small droplets of water in the air that contain the bacteria. Symptoms of L.pneumophila infection includes cough, shortness of breath, fever, etc. Detection of specific IgM antibodies is evidence of a current or recent infection. A demonstration of specific IgG to the bacteria is evidence of past infection.