Francisella (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Gram-negative aerobic bacteria that occur as pathogens and parasite in many animals (including humans).
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Francisella tularensis is a highly infectious bacterium that can cause tularemia in humans.
- The Francisella genus includes several species that are known to infect fish and other aquatic animals.
- Francisella philomiragia is a species of bacteria that can cause disease in humans, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
- Francisella novicida is a species of bacteria that is closely related to Francisella tularensis and can also cause disease in humans.
- Research on the Francisella genus has led to a greater understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of these bacteria.