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Definition of Francisella

1. Noun. A genus of Gram-negative aerobic bacteria that occur as pathogens and parasite in many animals (including humans).

Medical Definition of Francisella

1. An organism frequently found in natural waters. It can be parasitic on man, other mammals, birds, and arthropods. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Francisella

Literary usage of Francisella

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Food and Drugs, Pt. 800-1299, Revised by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"... francisella tularensis serological reagents. (a) Identification. ... antibodies to francisella tularensis in senum on to identify francisella tularensis ..."

2. Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories edited by Jonathan Y. Richmond, Robert W. McKinney (1994)
"... facilities are recommended for activities with clinical materials of human or animal origin containing or potentially containing francisella tularensis. ..."

3. Biosafety in the Laboratory: Prudent Practices for the Handling and Disposal by National Research Council (U. S.) (1989)
"Agent: francisella tularensis Tularemia is the third most commonly reported laboratory-associated bacterial infection (90). Almost all cases occurred at ..."

4. Technology Against Terrorism: Structuring Security (1994)
"... prevent terrorist casualties during the manufacture and delivery process.66 francisella tularensis—This bacterium is highly infectious in aerosol form. ..."

5. Terroristic Threats to the U.S: Hearing Before the Committee on Armed edited by Jim Saxton (2000)
"For instance, I have a flier from a company that advertises recombinant francisella tularensis bacteria with altered virulence genes. ..."

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