Legionella

Rank: Genus

Lineage: Bacteria;Proteobacteria;Gammaproteobacteria;Legionellales;Legionellaceae;Legionella

Description: Legionella is related to the genus Coxiella. Legionella is best known for causing Legionnaire's disease. The bacteria are ubiquitous. Although largely aquatic, they can thrive in areas other than lakes and streams. Legionella has a bad reputation because of its pathogenicity, although complete recovery from Legionnaire's is probable upon proper diagnosis. More >> Less >>

Reference Material:
https://microbewiki.kenyon.edu/index.php/Legionella

Name	Rank	Genomes
Legionella	Genus	7
Legionella pneumophila	Species	3
Legionella longbeachae	Species	1
Legionella pneumophila subsp. pneumophila	Species	2
Legionella anisa	Species	1

Name: Legionella

Rank: Genus

Lineage:
Bacteria;Proteobacteria;Gammaproteobacteria;Legionellales;Legionellaceae;Legionella

Description:
Legionella is related to the genus Coxiella. Legionella is best known for causing Legionnaire's disease. The bacteria are ubiquitous. Although largely aquatic, they can thrive in areas other than lakes and streams. Legionella has a bad reputation because of its pathogenicity, although complete recovery from Legionnaire's is probable upon proper diagnosis.

Reference Material:
https://microbewiki.kenyon.edu/index.php/Legionella