Strongly reactive with SG1 (Pontiac 1, Benidorm, Knoxville). Also reacts with SG1 (Philadelphia). No other serogroups reactive. No reactivity with L. erythra, L. dumoffii, E. coli or Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Store undiluted at 2-8°C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20°C for longer. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Stability
Shelf life: one year from despatch.
Shipping
Blue Ice
Background
Legionella pneumophila is a flagellated gram negative bacterium found primarily in warm water environments. Legionella pneumophila causes a type of pneumonia called Legionnaire disease and a milder condition called Pontiac fever. Infection is acquired through inhalation of the microorganism in water mists (e.g. from air conditioning, cooling towers, whirlpool spas and showers mists). A number of risk factors for acquiring Legionnaire disease have been identified, including age, smoking, chronic lung disease, cancer, and immunosuppression.
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