Legionella Pneumonia: Transmission, Symptoms, and Antibiotic Treatment
1. Introduction and Core Definition Legionella pneumonia, widely known as Legionnaires’ disease, is a severe, often life-threatening form of atypical pneumonia caused by bacteria of the genus Legionella. Unlike common respiratory pathogens that are transmitted directly from person to person through coughing or sneezing, this specific bacterium occupies a unique environmental niche. It thrives in … Read more