Case Study 1

A 64-year old male with fever, malaise, and cough.

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Question 5 of 6

What is the most likely source of Legionella pneumophila?

A.	Exposure to water containing Legionella pneumophila Patients are usually infected by inhalation of contaminated water. The concentration of Legionella usually has to exceed 1000 /milliliter to be infectious. Typical sources of contaminated water include cooling systems, shower heads, potable or domestic water systems, respiratory therapy devices, industrial coolants, and whirlpool spas.
B.	Contact with another infected person Humans are dead end hosts. Legionellosis is infectious for humans but not transmissible from person to person.
C.	Exposure to an infected animal Lower animals are rarely affected by exposure to Legionella pneumophila and are an unlikely source of infection. Also, the patient reported no contact with animals.