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Legionella MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


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.
NLM Classification #
QW 131
Previous Indexing
Bacteria (1978-1980)
Legionnaires' Disease (1978-1980)
Public MeSH Note
81
History Note
81
Date Established
1981/01/01
Date of Entry
1980/05/14
Revision Date
2020/08/13
Legionella Preferred
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