Legionella Bacteria Quiz
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Which of the following is a disease caused by Legionella bacteria?

  • Tuberculosis
  • Influenza
  • Bronchitis
  • Pneumonia (correct)

    • How can Legionella bacteria be visualized?

  • With a silver stain (correct)
  • With a fluorescent stain
  • With a blood smear
  • With a gram stain

    • Where is Legionella bacteria commonly found?

  • Air and dust particles
  • Food and beverages
  • Human skin and hair
  • Soil and aquatic systems (correct)

    • How are Legionella bacteria primarily transmitted?

    <p>Through poorly maintained cooling towers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the somatic antigen specificity of Legionella bacteria?

    <p>The side chains of the cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following illnesses is caused by Legionella bacteria?

    <p>Legionnaires' disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can Legionella bacteria be visualized?

    <p>With a silver stain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission for Legionella bacteria?

    <p>Inhalation of contaminated water droplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main source of Legionella outbreaks?

    <p>Poorly maintained cooling towers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the somatic antigen specificity of Legionella bacteria?

    <p>The arrangement of the different sugars in the cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

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