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Vibrionaceae
Medical Definition: | A family of gram-negative bacteria whose members predominate in the bacterial flora of PLANKTON; FISH; and SEAWATER. Some members are important pathogens for humans and animals. |
Guide Notes: | infection: coord IM with GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM) |
Also Called: | Listonella |
Previously Indexed: | Bacteria (1966-1974),Pseudomonadaceae (1975),Spirillaceae (1975) |
Photobacterium - A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that are common in the marine environment and on the surfaces and in the intestinal contents of marine animals. Some species are bioluminescent and are found as symbionts in specialized luminous organs of fish. | |
Vibrio - A genus of VIBRIONACEAE, made up of short, slightly curved, motile, gram-negative rods. Various species produce cholera and other gastrointestinal disorders as well as abortion in sheep and cattle. |
Vibrionaceae Medical Definitions and Terms
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