Legionnaires' Disease
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PATHOGENS
- Major human Legionella pathogens:
- Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1, estimated 70-80% of cases
- Legionella micdadei, second most common in U.S.
- Legionella pneumophila other serogroups, 2-6% of cases
- Other Legionella species seen occasionally (see module for details)
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PATHOGENS
- Major human Legionella pathogens:
- Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1, estimated 70-80% of cases
- Legionella micdadei, second most common in U.S.
- Legionella pneumophila other serogroups, 2-6% of cases
- Other Legionella species seen occasionally (see module for details)
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