Aeromonas: 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.

NIH MeSH · D000333Organisms

Aeromonas

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.

MeSH classification

  • B03.440.450.019.025

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Common questions about Aeromonas

What does Aeromonas mean in medicine?
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. 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 Aeromonas known by any other names?
Aeromonas is the canonical name in the MeSH vocabulary. There are no commonly used alternate names for this concept in the official NIH database.
Where does Aeromonas sit in the medical classification?
Aeromonas falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B03.440.450.019.025). 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 (D000333) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗