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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)

Shewanella Categories.

Shewanella putrefaciens - A species of SHEWANELLA noted for its ability to reduce iron and manganese anaerobically.

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