Aerobic bacteria

Aerobic bacteria are bacteria that can grow and live when oxygen is present.

References

Scheld WM, Patel R. Introduction to microbial disease: pathophysiology and diagnostics. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 26th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 261.

Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. 24th ed. F.A. Davis Company; 2021. www.tabers.com/tabersonline. Accessed June 5, 2023.

Bacteria - illustration
Bacterial infections can lead to the formation of pus, or to the spread of the bacteria in the blood.
Bacteria
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Bacteria - illustration
Bacterial infections can lead to the formation of pus, or to the spread of the bacteria in the blood.
Bacteria
illustration

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Tests for Aerobic bacteria

Review Date: 4/27/2023

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