All are true about legionella pneumophilia except______________?

Correct answer: D. Person to person transmission

  • A. Aquatic bodies are main habitat
  • B. It can replicate in amoeba
  • C. Urine test is a reliable method
  • D. Person to person transmission

Explanation

Legionella pneumophila is acquired mainly from contaminated water aerosols and can multiply within amoebae; urinary antigen testing is especially useful for L. pneumophila serogroup 1. Routine person-to-person spread is not a usual feature, so it is the exception.

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