MeSH definition : A gram-positive, non-spore-forming group of bacteria comprising organisms that have
morphological and physiological characteristics in common.;
MeSH annotation : GEN: avoid; prefer specifics; do not use as a routine coord for a gram-positive asporogenous
bact; infection: coord IM with GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM); general or unspecified; prefer specifics; do not use as a routine coordinate for a
gram-positive asporogenous rod; infection: coordinate with GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIAL
INFECTIONS;