Pseudomonas
A genus of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria widely distributed in nature. Some species are pathogenic for humans, animals, and plants.
Source: National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification
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Figure 1. <em>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</em> on gram stain.
Figure 1. Pseudomonas aeruginosa on gram stain.
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Figure 2. <em>Pseudomonas oryzihabitans</em> (formerly called <em>Flavobacterium oryzihabitans</em>).
Figure 2. Pseudomonas oryzihabitans (formerly called Flavobacterium oryzihabitans).
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Notes
For Figure 2, please refer to the Welcome and Contributing Authors page for the list of IDSA 2001 Contributors. Copyright 39th Annual Meeting of Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA), 2001. Used with permission.
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References
  1. National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification