Organisms

Erysipelothrix

A genus of gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that has a tendency to form long filaments. Its organisms are widely distributed in nature and are found in MAMMALS; BIRDS; and FISHES. Erysipelothrix may appear gram-negative because they decolorize easily.

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Abstract

A genus of gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that has a tendency to form long filaments. Its organisms are widely distributed in nature and are found in MAMMALS; BIRDS; and FISHES. Erysipelothrix may appear gram-negative because they decolorize easily.

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  • Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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infection = ERYSIPELOTHRIX INFECTIONS

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  1. B03w.353w.688w
  2. B03w.510w.460.400.410.350w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Erysipelothrix. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004888. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004888
  2. Erysipelothrix. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erysipelothrix
  3. Erysipelothrix. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18751993