Project description:To study the gene expression of wild-type L. longbeachae and a mutant in the capsule transporter gene ctrC, we grew each strain to exponential, post-exponential or stationary phase and extracted RNA for RNAseq.
Project description:We report a case of infectious endocarditis attributable to Legionella longbeachae. L. longbeachae is usually associated with lung infections. It is commonly found in composted waste wood products. L. longbeachae should be regarded as an agent of infectious endocarditis, notably in the context of gardening involving handling of potting soils.
