Which of the following is a method for acquiring infection by Legionella pneumophila ?
Ans. is 'b' Inhalation of aerosols containing ligionella is no more considered common mode of transmission of legionella. Aspiration is the most common mode of transmission of legionella. Earlier the most popular theorey was that organism is aerosolized in water and people inhale the droplets containing legionella. However, new evidence suggests that another way of contracting legionella is more common. Aspiration now appears to the most common mode of transmission of legionella.
Consumption of contaminated water with protozoa of legionella
Breathing aerosols of environmental water sources such as air conditioning units
Consumption of contaminated meat and meat products
Close contact with carriers of legionella