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True about legionella-

A
Most common mode of transmission is aerosal inhalation
B
There is no man to man transmission
C
Prolonged carrier are common
D
All are true
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., There is no man to man transmission o The nature habitats for L. pneumophila are aquatic bodies, including lakes and streamso The legionellae survive and multiply inside freeliving amebae and other protozoao Mode of transmissions :1) Aerosolization : Inhalation of aerosols produced by cooling towers, air conditioners and shower heads which act as disseminators.2) Aspiration : Is the predominant mode of transmission.3) Direct instillation in to the lungo The source of legionella is watero No animal reservoir existso No carrier state is estabilishedo Man to man transmission does not occur.

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