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ADAM. "Anaerobic Bacteria Test." 16 May 2007. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://healthguide.howstuffworks.com/anaerobic-bacteria-dictionary.htm> 16 May 2008.

Anaerobic Bacteria Test

Definition

Anaerobic bacteria are bacteria that do not live or grow in the presence of oxygen.

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Bacteria

Alternative Names

Anaerobe

Review Date:6/9/2005
Reviewed By: Kenneth Wener, M.D., Division of Infectious Diseases, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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