Genus of small, motile or non-motile Gram-negative rods, oxidase positive. The 0/F reaction is fermentative, distinguishing the genus from Pseudomonas. Water and sewage bacteria; food spoilage may result from heavy infestation.
A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, non-spore-forming, motile bacilli found in water and soil. They may cause wound infections or gastroenteritis in humans.