Aeromonas hydrophila: A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that may be pathogenic for frogs, fish, and mammals, including man. In humans, cellulitis and diarrhea can result from infection with this organism.

NIH MeSH · D016980Organisms

Aeromonas hydrophila

Definition

A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that may be pathogenic for frogs, fish, and mammals, including man. In humans, cellulitis and diarrhea can result from infection with this organism.

MeSH classification

  • B03.440.450.019.025.380

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Common questions about Aeromonas hydrophila

What does Aeromonas hydrophila mean in medicine?
A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that may be pathogenic for frogs, fish, and mammals, including man. In humans, cellulitis and diarrhea can result from infection with this organism. 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 hydrophila known by any other names?
Aeromonas hydrophila 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 hydrophila sit in the medical classification?
Aeromonas hydrophila falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B03.440.450.019.025.380). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Aeromonas hydrophila?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D016980) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗