Organisms

Bacillus cereus

A species of rod-shaped bacteria that is a common soil saprophyte. Its spores are widespread and multiplication has been observed chiefly in foods. Contamination may lead to food poisoning.

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A species of rod-shaped bacteria that is a common soil saprophyte. Its spores are widespread and multiplication has been observed chiefly in foods. Contamination may lead to food poisoning.

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15 allowable subheadings

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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in soil, dust, plants

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  1. B03w.300.390.400.158w.218w.252w
  2. B03w.353w.500w.100w.218w.252w
  3. B03w.510w.100w.100w.218w.252w
  4. B03w.510w.415.400.158w.218w.252w
  5. B03w.510w.460.410.158w.218w.252w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Bacillus cereus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001409. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001409
  2. Bacillus cereus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacillus_cereus
  3. Bacillus cereus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131307