Organisms

Francisella

The lone genus of bacteria in the family Francisellaceae, frequently found in natural waters. It can be parasitic in humans, other MAMMALS; BIRDS; and ARTHROPODS.

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Abstract

The lone genus of bacteria in the family Francisellaceae, frequently found in natural waters. It can be parasitic in humans, other MAMMALS; BIRDS; and ARTHROPODS.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Francisellaceae

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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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Indexing Annotation

infection: coord IM with GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM)

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History Note

76

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Previous Indexing

  • Pasteurella (1966-1975)

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  1. B03w.440w.400.425.340w
  2. B03w.660w.250w.200w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Francisella. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005603. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005603
  2. Francisella. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisella
  3. Francisella. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3246268