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