A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that utilizes citrate as a sole carbon source. It is pathogenic for humans, causing enteric fevers, gastroenteritis, and bacteremia. Food poisoning is the most common clinical manifestation. Organisms within this genus are separated on the basis of antigenic characteristics, sugar fermentation patterns, and bacteriophage susceptibility.
Synonyms: Salmonella, txid590
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general or unspecified; prefer specifics; infection equals SALMONELLA INFECTIONS or its specifics: see notes on species terms for various infections
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D012475