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Legionella MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Legionella
Tree Number(s)
B03.440.400.425.450.450
B03.660.250.460.460
Unique ID
D007875
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D007875
Annotation
infection = LEGIONELLOSIS but Legionella pneumophila infection = LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE
Scope Note
Gram-negative aerobic rods, isolated from surface water or thermally polluted lakes or streams. Member are pathogenic for man. Legionella pneumophila is the causative agent for LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE.
Registry Numbers
txid445
NLM Classification #
QW 131
Previous Indexing
Bacteria (1978-1980)
Legionnaires' Disease (1978-1980)
Public MeSH Note
81
History Note
81
Date Introduced
1981/01/01
Last Updated
2020/08/13
Legionella Preferred
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