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Francisella
Medical Definition: | The lone genus of bacteria in the family Francisellaceae, frequently found in natural waters. It can be parasitic in humans, other MAMMALS; BIRDS; and ARTHROPODS. |
Guide Notes: | infection: coord IM with GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM) |
Also Called: | Francisellaceae |
Previously Indexed: | Pasteurella (1966-1975) |
Francisella tularensis - The etiologic agent of TULAREMIA in man and other warm-blooded animals. |
Francisella Medical Definitions and Terms
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