Achromobacter denitrificans (also known as Achromobacter xylosoxidans, Achromobacter xylosoxidans subsp. denitrificans): The type species of gram negative, aerobic bacteria in the genus ACHROMOBACTER. Previously in the genus ALCALIGENES, the classification and nomenclature of this species has been frequently emended. T

NIH MeSH · D042441Organisms

Achromobacter denitrificans

Also known asAchromobacter xylosoxidans · Achromobacter xylosoxidans subsp. denitrificans · Alcaligenes denitrificans subsp. xylosoxidans · Alcaligenes denitrificans subsp. xylosoxydans · Achromobacter xylosoxidans subsp. xylosoxidans

Definition

The type species of gram negative, aerobic bacteria in the genus ACHROMOBACTER. Previously in the genus ALCALIGENES, the classification and nomenclature of this species has been frequently emended. The two subspecies, Achromobacter xylosoxidans subsp. denitrificans and Achromobacter xylosoxidans subsp. xylosoxidans are associated with infections.

MeSH classification

  • B03.440.400.425.115.030.120
  • B03.660.075.090.344.030.120

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Common questions about Achromobacter denitrificans

What does Achromobacter denitrificans mean in medicine?
The type species of gram negative, aerobic bacteria in the genus ACHROMOBACTER. Previously in the genus ALCALIGENES, the classification and nomenclature of this species has been frequently emended. The two subspecies, Achromobacter xylosoxidans subsp. denitrificans and Achromobacter xylosoxidans subsp. xylosoxidans are associated with infections. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Achromobacter denitrificans known by any other names?
Yes. Achromobacter denitrificans is also referred to as Achromobacter xylosoxidans, Achromobacter xylosoxidans subsp. denitrificans, Alcaligenes denitrificans subsp. xylosoxidans, Alcaligenes denitrificans subsp. xylosoxydans in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Achromobacter denitrificans sit in the medical classification?
Achromobacter denitrificans falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B03.440.400.425.115.030.120, B03.660.075.090.344.030.120). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D042441) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗