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Spirillum MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Spirillum
Tree Number(s)
B03.440.840.750
B03.660.075.710.750
Unique ID
D013139
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013139
Annotation
infection: coord IM with GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM) or RAT-BITE FEVER (IM)
Scope Note
A genus of gram-negative, curved and spiral-shaped bacteria found in stagnant, freshwater environments. These organisms are motile by bipolar tufts of flagella having a long wavelength and about one helical turn. Some species of Spirillum cause a form of RAT-BITE FEVER.
Registry Numbers
txid967
NLM Classification #
QW 154
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2020/08/13
Spirillum Preferred
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