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The molecular ecology of legionellae
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Abstract
Legionella pneumophila is the most highly characterized member of a genus of bacteria
that survive as intracellular parasites of freshwater protozoa. These bacteria can
also multiply intracellularly in human phagocytic cells and cause respiratory disease
in humans. Comparison of the invasive strategies of L. pneumophila in mammalian and
protozoan cells and study of the interactions between Legionella and protozoa should
prove useful in development of strategies for the prevention of legionellosis.