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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