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Legionella pneumophila

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Definition: A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria that is the causative agent of LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE. It has been isolated from numerous environmental sites as well as from human lung tissue, respiratory secretions, and blood.  infection   
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
legiobactin protein, Legionella pneumophila  0   *Bacterial Proteins Legionella pneumophila. J Bacteriol 2000 Feb;182(3):749-57
major outer membrane protein, Legionella pneumophila  146989-85-7   *Bacterial Proteins *Porins Legionella pneumophila. J Bacteriol 1992 Feb;174(3):914-20

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