Legionella Pneumophila
About the Lecture
The lecture Legionella Pneumophila by Sean Elliott, MD is from the course Bacteria.
Included Quiz Questions
Attachment of Legionella pneumophila to which of the following receptors allows entry of the organism into the target cells?
- C3b receptors
- Fcγ receptors
- Toll-like receptors
- Mac-1 receptors
- CD14 receptors
The typical mode of transmission of Legionella pneumophila is through...?
- ...aerosols.
- ...direct contact.
- ...fecal-oral route.
- ...sexual contact.
- ...blood.
Which of the following serve as the primary target cells for Legionella pneumophila?
- Alveolar macrophages
- Endothelial cells
- Type I pneumocytes
- Bronchial epithelial cells
- T lymphocytes
The typical incubation period of Legionnaires disease is...?
- ...2–10 days.
- ...1–2 days.
- ...10–14 days.
- ...14–20 days.
- ...20–28 days.
Which of the following is the mortality rate of Legionnaires disease if left untreated?
- Up to 20%
- Less than 1%
- Less than 10%
- Up to 70%
- Up to 50%
Which of the following electrolyte abnormalities is likely in individuals presenting with Legionnaires disease?
- Hyponatremia
- Hypernatremia
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypomagnesemia
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Author of lecture Legionella Pneumophila
Sean Elliott, MD
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