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anaerobic infection, an infection caused by an anaerobic organism such as Clostridium, usually occurring in deep puncture wounds that exclude air or in tissue that has diminished oxygen-reduction potential as a result of trauma, necrosis, or overgrowth of bacteria. Examples of anaerobic infection are gangrene and tetanus. anaerobic the absence of air. anaerobic bacteria see anaerobe. anaerobic effluent treatment is usually conducted in deep ponds where air does not penetrate. A fully contained system is also available. anaerobic exercise exercise at high work intensity during which the needs of muscle metabolism for oxygen exceeds the capacity of the circulation to supply it and an oxygen debt is incurred. anaerobic infection one caused by aerobic organisms. 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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8) Anaerobic infection of the bony spine and disc spaces is uncommon and appears to account for less than 3% of all spine infections. Anaerobic infections in an Indian tertiary care hospital with special reference to Bacteroidaceae. For example, hospitals in developing countries still routinely obtain and process anaerobic blood cultures, despite that a positive anaerobic blood culture often reflects an underlying anaerobic infection (e. |
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