Bacillaceae - ț̢
A family of bacteria which produce endospores. They are mostly saprophytes from soil, but a few are insect or animal parasites or pathogens.
Synonyms :
Bacillaceae Infections - ț̢
Infections with bacteria of the family BACILLACEAE.
Bacillus - ț̢
A genus of BACILLACEAE that are spore-forming, rod-shaped cells. Most species are saprophytic soil forms with only a few species being pathogenic.
Synonyms :
Bacillus anthracis - ț̢
A species of bacteria that causes ANTHRAX in humans and animals.
Synonyms :
Bacillus cereus - ț̢
A species of rod-shaped bacteria that is a common soil saprophyte. Its spores are widespread and multiplication has been observed chiefly in foods. Contamination may lead to food poisoning.