| vibrion septique | A species found in malignant oedema of animals, in human war wounds, and in cases of appendicitis; it is pathogenic for guinea pigs, rabbits, mice, and pigeons and produces an exotoxin that is lethal and haemolytic. Synonym: Ghon-Sachs bacillus, Sachs' bacillus, vibrion septique. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| vibrionaceae | <bacteria> A family of gram-negative bacteria usually found in fresh or sea water, occasionally in fish or man. (12 Dec 1998) |
| vibrionic abortion | <veterinary> The abortion of cattle or sheep caused by Campylobacter foetus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| vibriosis | Infection caused by species of bacteria of the genus Vibrio. (05 Mar 2000) |