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Aeromonas
Medical Definition: | A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that occurs singly, in pairs, or in short chains. Its organisms are found in fresh water and sewage and are pathogenic to humans, frogs, and fish. |
Guide Notes: | in fish; infection: coord IM with GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM) |
Aeromonas hydrophila - A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that may be pathogenic for frogs, fish, and mammals, including man. In humans, cellulitis and diarrhea can result from infection with this organism. |
Aeromonas Medical Definitions and Terms
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