Descriptor English: | Iron Bacteria | ||||
Descriptor Spanish: |
Ferrobacterias
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Descriptor Portuguese: | Ferrobactérias | ||||
Descriptor French: | Ferrobactérie | ||||
Entry term(s): |
Ferrobacillus |
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Tree number(s): |
SP4.606.837.124.180 |
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Scope note: | Aerobic microorganisms commonly found in groundwater. Water containing ferrobacteria is not acceptable for consumption, although these microorganisms are not considered waterborne pathogens. However, they cause an unpleasant taste and odor, alter the color and significantly modify the natural characteristics of the water. (Adapted from https://bit.ly/3l4M8G3) |
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Allowable Qualifiers: | No qualifiers | ||||
Related: |
Iron
MeSH | ||||
DeCS ID: | 51624 | ||||
Unique ID: | DDCS051624 | ||||
Documents indexed in the Virtual Health Library (VHL): | Click here to access the VHL documents |
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Iron Bacteria
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Concept UI |
FD00061788 |
Scope note | Aerobic microorganisms commonly found in groundwater. Water containing ferrobacteria is not acceptable for consumption, although these microorganisms are not considered waterborne pathogens. However, they cause an unpleasant taste and odor, alter the color and significantly modify the natural characteristics of the water. (Adapted from https://bit.ly/3l4M8G3) |
Preferred term | Iron Bacteria |
Entry term(s) |
Ferrobacillus |
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