Thermophilic sporeforming bacilli that mimic fastidious growth characteristics and colonial morphology of legionella

J Clin Microbiol. 1981 Apr;13(4):794-7. doi: 10.1128/jcm.13.4.794-797.1981.

Abstract

Gram-negative bacilli resembling legionellae were isolated from contaminated culture media. These bacilli are distinguishable from legionellae by their thermophilic characteristic.

MeSH terms

  • Agar
  • Bacteria / classification*
  • Bacteria / growth & development
  • Bacteria / immunology
  • Hot Temperature
  • Humans
  • Legionella / classification*
  • Legionella / immunology
  • Lung / microbiology
  • Species Specificity
  • Spores, Bacterial

Substances

  • Agar