The bacterium responsible for Legionnaires’ disease belongs to the genus Legionella. There are approximately 35 Legionella species known to produce the disease. Legionella species are commonly found in any aquatic environment. They can survive for several months in a wet environment and multiply in the presence of algae and organic matter. Legionnaires’ disease can have […]
X-Ray A Chest X-Ray, sometimes referred to as CXR, is usually one of the first tests done on patients who have some trouble with their breathing. The Chest X-ray takes a picture or two of the chest, which would show any gross abnormalities in the lungs. Sometimes, a Chest X-ray is not sensitive enough to […]