MeSH definition : A species of Aeromonas that occurs mostly as single cells in soil and freshwater environments.
It also inhabits the digestive tract of the leech HIRUDO MEDICINALIS, where it aids
in the digestion of blood and prevents colonization by other bacteria. It is pathogenic
in fish and potentially in humans who consume infected fish or immunocompromised patients
receiving LEECH THERAPY.;
MeSH annotation : infection: coordinate IM with GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM); infection: coordinate with GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS;
A species of Aeromonas that occurs mostly as single cells in soil and freshwater environments.
It also inhabits the digestive tract of the leech HIRUDO MEDICINALIS, where it aids
in the digestion of blood and prevents colonization by other bacteria. It is pathogenic
in fish and potentially in humans who consume infected fish or immunocompromised patients
receiving LEECH THERAPY.