Query: NC_017045:1579596 Riemerella anatipestifer ATCC 11845 = DSM 15868 chromosome, Lineage: Riemerella anatipestifer; Riemerella; Flavobacteriaceae; Flavobacteriales; Bacteroidetes; Bacteria General Information: This bacterium is the causative agent of a septicemic disease in ducks, geese, turkeys and other birds. Facultative aerobic Gram-negative bacterium isolated from duck blood.
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General Information: Causes gastrointestinal disease. This organism is closely related to C. jejuni and C. coli and is a foodborne pathogen that causes gastroenteritis and diarrhea. In addition this organism can cause bacteremia and septicemia in immunocompromised individuals. The bacterium is found in a variety of habitats including water environments, and seagulls are considered a reservoir for the organism. Shellfish can harbor the organism when inhabiting water contaminated by seagulls carrying the organism.