Legionella pneumophila: A Microorganism with a Thousand Faces—From Environmental Complexity to Clinical and Technological Challenges

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Legionella pneumophila presents complex environmental, clinical, and technological challenges due to its extraordinary ecological adaptability and genetic diversity. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Teresa Fasciana

doi:10.3390/microorganisms14091886

August 25, 2026MicroorganismsOpen Access

Legionella pneumophila: A Microorganism with a Thousand Faces—From Environmental Complexity to Clinical and Technological Challenges

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To synthesize current knowledge on the ecological adaptability, genetic diversity, pathogenic mechanisms, and technological challenges in diagnosing and controlling Legionella pneumophila.
Synthesized literature on environmental reservoirs, host-pathogen interactions, and clinical manifestations associated with Legionella pneumophila.
Evaluated current diagnostic technologies, surveillance frameworks, and water system disinfection strategies.
Demonstrates high phenotypic and genetic plasticity that facilitates survival within diverse protozoan hosts and artificial water systems.
Identifies significant clinical hurdles due to diagnostic delays and resistance to standard environmental disinfection protocols.

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Review reveals the environmental resilience and pathogenicity of Legionella pneumophila, highlighting the urgent need for advanced diagnostic and control strategies.

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