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n. - A genus of Gram-negative aerobic bacteria that occur as pathogens and parasite in many animals (including humans).

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Usage examples (39)
  • Photomicrograph of Francisella tularensis bacteria using a methylene blue stain.
  • Batch # 12-06-84 (2 each) 6. Francisella tularensis var. tularensis Olsufiev (ATCC 6223)
  • It is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis found in animals (especially rodents, rabbits, and hares).
  • Francisella tularensis subsp. novicida type IV pilus.
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