NIH MeSH · D059126Organisms

Cronobacter

Definition

A genus of gram-negative opportunistic foodborne pathogens.

MeSH classification

B03.440.450.425.215
B03.660.250.150.110

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Common questions about Cronobacter

What does Cronobacter mean in medicine?

A genus of gram-negative opportunistic foodborne pathogens. 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 Cronobacter known by any other names?

Cronobacter 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 Cronobacter sit in the medical classification?

Cronobacter falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B03.440.450.425.215, B03.660.250.150.110). 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 (D059126) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗