Knowledge to Predict Pathogens: Legionella pneumophila Lifecycle Critical Review Part I Uptake into Host Cells

Legionella pneumophila (L. pneumophila) is an infectious disease agent of increasing concern due to its ability to cause Legionnaires’ Disease, a severe community pneumonia, and the difficulty in controlling it within water systems. L. pneumophila thrives within the biofilm of premise plumbing syste...

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Main Authors: Alexis L. Mraz, Mark H. Weir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/10/2/132