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Acidithiobacillus

Medical Definition: A genus of gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria in the class GAMMAPROTEOBACTERIA. They are obligately acidophilic and aerobic, using reduced sulfur compounds to support autotrophic growth.
Previously Indexed: Gammaproteobacteria (2001-2003)
Acidithiobacillus Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans - A strictly autotrophic species of bacteria that oxidizes sulfur and thiosulfate to sulfuric acid. It was formerly called Thiobacillus thiooxidans.

Acidithiobacillus Medical Definitions and Terms

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