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Microbiology General becc6670

In pontaic fever, which antigen is seen in urine?

A
Lipopolysaccharide-1
B
Lipopolysaccharide-2
C
Lipopolysaccharide-4
D
Lipopolysaccharide-6
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Lipopolysaccharide-1 Legionella are classified into serogroup on the basis ofgroup specific lipopolysaccharide (somatic antigen or 'O' antigen). Legionella pneumophila sero-group-1 (LP-1) is the most common infecting organism. Urine test detect LP-1.

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