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Shewanella
Medical Definition: | A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic rods. It is a saprophytic, marine organism which is often isolated from spoiling fish. |
Guide Notes: | infection: coord IM with GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM) |
Previously Indexed: | Gram-Negative Facultatively Anaerobic Rods (1995-1999) |
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Shewanella putrefaciens - A species of SHEWANELLA noted for its ability to reduce iron and manganese anaerobically. |
Shewanella Medical Definitions and Terms
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