Aeromonadales

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Aeromonadales is an order of Proteobacteria. This order includes several pathogenic species, such as Aeromonas hydrophila, Aeromonas veronii, and Aeromonas salmonicida, which can cause diseases in humans and fish.

Taxonomy[edit | edit source]

The order Aeromonadales belongs to the class Gammaproteobacteria, phylum Proteobacteria. It includes the following families:

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Aeromonadales are Gram-negative bacteria. They are facultatively anaerobic, meaning they can grow in both the presence and absence of oxygen. Some species are motile, with a single polar flagellum.

Pathogenicity[edit | edit source]

Several species of Aeromonadales are pathogenic. Aeromonas hydrophila, for example, can cause gastroenteritis and wound infections in humans. Aeromonas salmonicida is a major pathogen of fish, causing furunculosis.

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Treatment of infections caused by Aeromonadales typically involves antibiotics. However, some strains have shown resistance to common antibiotics, making treatment more difficult.

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