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Aeromonas
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Definition
: 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.
in fish; infection: coord IM with GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM)
Examples
Aeromonas caviae
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Aeromonas hydrophila
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Aeromonas salmonicida