Researchers Identify A Worldwide-distributed Clone Of Bacteria Responsible For Legionnaire’s Disease
Feb 7th 2008Drug InformationInfectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
A study published online today in Genome Research describes new insights into Legionella pneumophila, the bacteria responsible for most cases of Legionnaires’ disease. This report investigates the genetic background of L. pneumophila, provides clues to the evolution and emergence of this pathogen, and describes the identification of a worldwide-distributed epidemic clone.
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