Biol 3880
So, like I said in the first post, the mystery and history behind this microorganism is the reason why I chose to research and blog about it. Here is what I found out! Legionella pneumophila was first discovered in 1976 after a mystery outbreak among 221 individuals attending a convention in Philadelphia—all staying at the Bellevue-Stratford … Continue reading Wrapping Up With the History
And we’re back! This time with more information and more pictures, this time pertaining to the growth of this bacteria which we know as Legionella pneumophila. As stated in the last post, this is a rod shaped, gram-negative bacteria. It does not form spores, and it is oxygenated. We also discussed how it can grow … Continue reading Growth
So, last week, we did not dive into much detail about this microbe – Legionella pneumophila. It’s never any fun to read or learn about something when you have no clue what it looks like, so let’s discuss. Below, is a picture of the microbe, to start off. Legionella pneumophila is a rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacteria that … Continue reading A Visual
Over my [very uneventful] spring break, I had the pleasure of visiting the CDC museum here in Atlanta, GA. After going through the super intense security, I finally made it inside and began exploring the many exhibits that the museum had to offer. There were so many exhibits that I had no idea where to … Continue reading How Did We Get Here?