Of the following, what would be the most likely mode of transmission of Legionella pneumophila?

a) Person-to-person
b) Drinking unpasteurized milk
c) Aerosolized water droplets
d) Skin contact with a contaminated surface


Ans: c) Aerosolized water droplets

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