Anaerobic bacteria

Definition:
Anaerobic bacteria is bacteria that does not live or grow in the presence of oxygen.

Alternative Names:
Anaerobe


Review Date: 8/21/2001
Reviewed By: Rocio Hurtado, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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