Difference between revisions of "Aeromonas salmonicida"
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==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
− | ''Aeromonas salmonicida'' is one of the species belonging to the genus [[Aeromonas species- Overview|''Aeromonas'']]. | + | ''Aeromonas salmonicida'' is one of the species belonging to the genus [[Aeromonas species - Overview|''Aeromonas'']]. |
It is a non-motlie, Gram-negative bacteria. It causes [[Furunculosis]] in salmon and goldfish. | It is a non-motlie, Gram-negative bacteria. It causes [[Furunculosis]] in salmon and goldfish. |
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Characteristics
Aeromonas salmonicida is one of the species belonging to the genus Aeromonas.
It is a non-motlie, Gram-negative bacteria. It causes Furunculosis in salmon and goldfish.
A.salmonicida tests positive for oxidase, lysine decarboxylase, methyl red, gelatin hydrolysis, and catalase.
References
George M Garrity (2005). Bergey's manual of systematic bacteriology. USA: Bergey's Manual trust.