Thermophilic sporeforming bacilli that mimic fastidious growth characteristics and colonial morphology of legionella.
Gram-negative bacilli resembling legionellae were isolated from contaminated culture media. These bacilli are distinguishable from legionellae by their thermophilic characteristic.
D000362:Agar; D001419:Bacteria / Q000145:classification* / Q000254:growth & development / Q000276:immunology; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D007875:Legionella / Q000145:classification* / Q000276:immunology; D008168:Lung / Q000382:microbiology; D013045:Species Specificity; D013171:Spores, Bacterial
D000362:Agar