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What is the morphology of Legionella?
What is the morphology of Legionella?
- Gram negative, motile cocci
- Gram positive, motile rods
- Gram negative, non-motile rods (correct)
- Gram positive, non-motile cocci
On which agar is L. pneumophila cultured?
On which agar is L. pneumophila cultured?
- Nutrient Agar
- Buffered Charcoal Yeast Extract (BCYE) Agar (correct)
- Standard Sheep Blood Agar
- MacConkey Agar
What is essential for the growth of Legionella?
What is essential for the growth of Legionella?
- Calcium
- Sugar
- Potassium
- Cysteine (correct)
Which of the following conditions is required for the slow growth of Legionella?
Which of the following conditions is required for the slow growth of Legionella?
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What effect does Legionella have on phagosome-lysosome fusion?
What effect does Legionella have on phagosome-lysosome fusion?
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Where does L. pneumophila often reside in the environment?
Where does L. pneumophila often reside in the environment?
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