Aeromonadaceae
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A family of gram-negative facultatively anaerobic bacteria, ubiquitous in fresh and brackish water, and associated with GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES. |
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infection: coord IM with GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM) |
Aeromonadaceae Categories.
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Aeromonas - A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that occurs singly, in pairs, or in short chains. Its organisms are found in fresh water and sewage and are pathogenic to humans, frogs, and fish. |
Aeromonadaceae Definitions and Terms
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