Legionella pneumophila does not Gram stain well, grows on CYEA with cysteine and iron, stains with silver, and causes atypical pneumonia and Pontiac fever, often associated with water mists.
Legionella pneumophila no se tiñe bien con Gram, crece en medio CYEA con cisteína y hierro, se tiñe con plata y causa neumonía atípica y fiebre de Pontiac, a menudo asociada con aerosoles de agua.
| Front | What organism is being described below? Does not Gram stain CYEA with Cysteine and Iron Silver stain AC | Grocery store mist sprays | Hot tubs Atypical Pneumonia Pontiac Fever |
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Tags: microbiology
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