C. Rusniok

This study identifies a unique capsule in Legionella longbeachae that enhances intracellular replication and immune evasion, distinguishing it from other Legionella species.

This study identifies two Legionella effectors, LphD and RomA, that work together to modify host chromatin and promote bacterial replication.

This study shows Legionella pneumophila reverses the mitochondrial FOF1-ATPase to preserve membrane potential and delay macrophage death, supporting bacterial replication.

This study examines the lung microbiome changes during Legionella pneumophila pneumonia and antibiotic treatment, finding reduced bacterial diversity and increased opportunistic microbes, with some recovery post-antibiotics.