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Edwardsiella /Ed·ward·si·el·la/ (ed-wahrd″se-el´ah) a genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacteria of the family Enterobacteriaceae; an occasional opportunistic pathogen for humans, causing diarrhea. Edwardsiella a genus of bacteria of the family Enterobacteriaceae. Inhabits the intestines of snakes; found also in water. Edwardsiella ictaluri causes enteric septicemia in catfish. Edwardsiella tarda (syn. Edwardsiella anguillimortifera) causes edwardsiellosis, septicemia in catfish and eels, characterized by the appearance of evil-smelling, gas-filled cavities in muscle. Also a reported cause of diarrhea in dogs, pigs and calves. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| nbsp;sobria and Edwardsiella tarda were consistently cultured from the intestines. Seabather's eruption" or "sea lice" is a self-limited dermatitis caused by Linuche unguiculata (jellyfish) and Edwardsiella lineata (sea anemone) larvae that become trapped under bathing suits and secrete toxins causing a maculopapular rash (81). Bacteremia with and without meningitis due to Yersinia enterocolitica, Edwardsiella tarda, Comamonas terrigena, and Pseudomonas maltophilia. |
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