Definition: A large group of bacteria including those which oxidize ammonia or nitrite, metabolize sulfur and sulfur compounds, or deposit iron and/or manganese oxides.
GEN: avoid; prefer specifics; do not use as a routine coord for a gram-negative chemolithotrophic bact; infection: coord IM with GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM); DF: note short X ref
ExamplesThiobacillus
Other names Thiobacteriaceae; Gram Negative Chemolithotrophic Bacteria
