Multiple choice

Which of the following bacteriasare found as an intra-cellular agent within protozoa and a component of biofilms?

  1. H. influenzae

  2. B. pertussis

  3. Legionella pneumophila

  4. C. psittaci

  5. C. pneumoniae

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Legionella pneumophila facultative intracellular pathogens, which stain poorly as Gram negative rods. It resides in the environment in pools of stagnant water worldwide. It is found as an intra-cellular agent within protozoa and a component of biofilms.