[family of gram negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod shaped bacteria that do not form endospores; organisms are distributed worldwide with some being saprophytes and others being plant and animal parasites; many species are of considerable economic importance due to their pathogenic effects on agriculture and livestock. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0014346 Relation/PAR: bacteria
bacteria characteristic
Relation/CHD: Escherichia
Klebsiella
Proteus
Salmonella
Serratia
Shigella
Yersinia