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Aerobic bacteria

Definition

Aerobic bacteria are bacteria that can grow and live when oxygen is present.

References

Scheld WM. Introduction to microbial disease: host-pathogen interactions. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 25th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2016:chap 277.

Taber's Medical Dictionary Online website. Aerobic. www.tabers.com/tabersonline/view/Tabers-Dictionary/760767/all/aerobic. Accessed June 12, 2019.

Review Date: 05/13/2019

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