Genus 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 novicida is a highly virulent member of the genus Francisella most closely related to the causative agent of tularemia.
- Members of the genus Francisella share a high degree of similarity in their pathogenicity island which plays a critical role in their ability to cause disease.
- Francisella tularensis and Francisella novicida are the two most studied members of the genus Francisella due to their high virulence in humans and animal models.
- The genus Francisella has recently been expanded to include Francisella persica and Francisella noatunensis thereby highlighting the need for expanded diagnostic testing.
- Species within the genus Francisella are often named based on the host from which they were first isolated or the geographical location where they were found.