Glossary
Legionella pneumophila
The species of Legionella responsible for most cases of Legionnaires’ disease and the main focus of water testing. It is one of many Legionella species, but its serogroup 1 in particular causes the largest share of reported illness.
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- Understanding lab results: CFU counts and what they mean
- Scientific analysis of a Legionella outbreak
- Legionella genetics: strains, sequence typing and source tracking
- Culture vs rapid test kits: different Legionella testing methods
- New detection technology: rapid Legionella test science
- Legionella vs Legionnaires' disease: what's the difference?
- Legionella and private water supplies: boreholes, wells and the 2016 Regulations
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