Aeromonas caviae (also known as Aeromonas formicans, Aeromonas hydrophila anaerogenes): A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacteria that is found in domestic and wild animals including birds, and fish. In humans it causes GASTROENTERITIS in young children and some adults.

NIH MeSH · D057585Organisms

Aeromonas caviae

Also known asAeromonas formicans · Aeromonas hydrophila anaerogenes · Aeromonas hydrophila subsp. anaerogenes · Aeromonas punctata caviae · Aeromonas punctata subsp. caviae · Aeromonas punctata subsp. punctata · Aeromonas dourgesi anaerogene · Bacillus punctatus

Definition

A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacteria that is found in domestic and wild animals including birds, and fish. In humans it causes GASTROENTERITIS in young children and some adults.

MeSH classification

  • B03.440.450.019.025.150

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Common questions about Aeromonas caviae

What does Aeromonas caviae mean in medicine?
A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacteria that is found in domestic and wild animals including birds, and fish. In humans it causes GASTROENTERITIS in young children and some adults. 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 caviae known by any other names?
Yes. Aeromonas caviae is also referred to as Aeromonas formicans, Aeromonas hydrophila anaerogenes, Aeromonas hydrophila subsp. anaerogenes, Aeromonas punctata caviae 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 Aeromonas caviae sit in the medical classification?
Aeromonas caviae falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B03.440.450.019.025.150). 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 (D057585) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗