Synonym Discussion of extricate. extricate, disentangle, untangle, disencumber, disembarrass mean to free from what binds or holds back. extricate implies the use of care or ingenuity in freeing from a difficult position or situation. â¨extricated himself from financial difficultiesâ© disentangle and untangle suggest painstaking separation of a thing from other things.
Legionella are bacteria that live in water that can cause two types of illness in humans: Legionnairesâ disease and Pontiac fever.Legionnairesâ disease is a serious respiratory illness that results in pneumonia.egionella are bacteria that live in water that can cause two types of illness in humans: Legionnairesâ disease and Pontiac fever.
Legionnaire disease is an infection of the lungs and airways. It is caused by Legionella bacteria. The bacteria that cause Legionnaire disease have been found in water delivery systems. They can survive in the warm, moist air conditioning systems of large buildings, including hospitals. Most cases are caused by the bacteria Legionella pneumophila. The rest of the cases are caused by other Legionella species.