Legionella pneumophila lungs Flashcards
1
Q
what are some basic characteristics of Legionella pneumophila
A
- Non fermentative gram neg
- Motile
- Ability to bind to host complement
- Produces proteolytic enzymes
- Infectious aerosols
- Kills cells via production of proteolytic
2
Q
what disease on set by
Legionella pneumophila is charaterized by flu like symtomes and chills
A
pontiac fever
- Flu like
- Chills, myalgia, malasise and a headace
- Symptoms develop fast and last 2-5 days
3
Q
Legionnaires disease’s primary infection is
A
Pneumonia
4
Q
general charateristics of Legionnaires disease
A
- Pneumonia is the primary infection , this is a compliation
- 2-10 day incubation
- Dry cough, acute illness fever
5
Q
where are you most likey to contract a legionella pneumophila infection
A
near water as they are airborn in waterdroplets
6
Q
what antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by legionella pneumophila
A
erythromycin and rifampicin bc penicilin is ineffective
