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NOAA sea turtle identification code made up from the abbreviated genus species for loggerhead [Cc] followed by the year-class, then the consecutive turtle number in that year class to receive medical treatment

A sample number issued by the laboratory analyzing the sample

Date sample was taken

Location on sea turtle that was swabbed and produced the sample to be analyzed

a genus of Gram-negative bacteria belonging to the wider class of Gammaproteobacteria

is a genus of Gram-negative, facultative anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that morphologically resembles members of the family Enterobacteriaceae

a heterotrophic, Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium mainly found in areas with a warm climate

a genus of Gram-negative, facultative anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that morphologically resembles members of the family Enterobacteriaceae

a species of Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria commonly found in the environment.

Achromobacter xylosoxidans (formerly Alcaligenes xylosoxidans) is a Gram-negative, aerobic, oxidase- and catalase-positive, motile bacterium with peritrichous flagella, from the genus Achromobacter. It is generally found in wet environments

a genus of gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria and a member of the phylum Firmicutes. Bacillus species can be obligate aerobes (oxygen reliant), or facultative anaerobes (having the ability to be aerobic or anaerobic)

a Gram-positive, rod-shaped, aerobic, motile, beta hemolytic bacterium commonly found in soil and food

is an opportunistic human pathogen that most often causes pneumonia in immunocompromised individuals with underlying lung disease

a Gram-negative, facultative anaerobic, non-sporing coccobacillus. It is motile with the help of a single flagellum which is located at the pole of the coccobacillus. It is part of the normal flora of water and soil of tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world

a genus of Gram-negative coliform bacteria in the Enterobacteriaceae family

a species of facultative, anaerobic Gram-negative bacilli of the Enterobacteriaceae family.The bacteria are long bacterial rods C. freundii is a soil organism, but can also be found in water, sewage, food and in the intestinal tracts of animals and humans.

a genus of Gram-positive bacteria, which includes several significant human pathogens, most notably the causative agent of botulism. Clostridium species inhabit soils and the intestinal tract of animals, including humans

a genus of bacteria that are gram-positive and aerobic. They are bacilli (rod-shaped), and in some phases of life they are, more particularly, club-shaped

bacteria are bacteria of the intestines, and may refer to: Gut flora, which are always present and usually harmless. Pathogenic bacteria of bacterial gastroenteritis. The taxonomic family Enterobacteriaceae

a genus of common Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped, non-spore-forming bacteria of the family Enterobacteriaceae

a large genus of lactic acid bacteria of the phylum Firmicutes. Enterococci are Gram-positive cocci that often occur in pairs (diplococci) or short chains, and are difficult to distinguish from streptococci on physical characteristics alone

is a gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacterium of the genus Escherichia that is commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms (endotherms)

Fungi can be single celled or very complex multicellular organisms. They are found in just about any habitat but most live on the land, mainly in soil or on plant material rather than in sea or fresh water

a taxonomic heterogene group of bacteria of the division Proteobacteria, which can not catabolize glucose and therefore are not able to ferment. The coccoid or bacillary bacteria can be found in soil or wet areas.

a group of bacteria that do not retain the crystal violet stain used in the Gram staining method of bacterial differentiation

are a bacteria that give a positive result in the Gram stain test

a group of bacteria that can cause respiratory problems

a Gram-negative, nonmotile, encapsulated, lactose-fermenting, facultative anaerobic, rod-shaped bacterium

a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that is closely related to K. pneumoniae

a Gram-negative marine bacterium in the family Vibrionaceae. The correct name nowadays is Vibrio anguillarum

are bacteria do not grow on solid media in room air. Anaerobic bacteria are a common cause of infections, some of which can be serious and life-threatening

Bacteria are present but cannot be identified to species

a genus of Gram-negative bacteria in the Moraxellaceae family and often associated with respiratory disease.

a species of Gram-negative oxidase positive, aerobic bacteria within the family Moraxellaceae.

a species of gram-negative bacteria.

a species of gram-negative bacteria. It has a commensal relationship within the intestinal tracts of humans, mammals, and reptiles as normal flora

The genus includes pathogens known to cause serious diseases in mammals, including tuberculosis. Mycobacteria have been observed to grow in a mold-like fashion on the surface of cultures.

No anaerobic bacteria were present

Salmonella bacteria was not present

a genus of weakly staining Gram-positive, catalase-positive, rod-shaped bacteria. Nocardia species are found worldwide in soil rich in organic matter.

a bacterial genus that belongs to Brucellaceae in the Rhizobiales

a genus of Gram-negative bacteria of the family Enterobacteriaceae, recently separated from the Enterobacter genus

a genus of Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacteria. Many Pasteurella species are zoonotic pathogens, and humans can acquire an infection from domestic animal bites

a genus of ascomycetous fungi of major importance in the natural environment as well as food and drug production

a gram-negative rod-shaped bacterium that causes disease in fish.

a Gram negative, motile bacterium of the family Enterobacteriaceae and can cause urinary tract infections

Proteus bacilli are widely distributed in nature as saprophytes, being found in decomposing animal matter, sewage, manure soil, and human and animal feces. They are opportunistic pathogens, commonly responsible for urinary and septic infections.

a Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacterium. It shows swarming motility and urease activity. It is widely distributed in soil and water.

a rod-shaped, nitrate-reducing, indole+ and catalase-positive, hydrogen sulfide-producing, Gram-negative bacterium that inhabits the intestinal tracts of humans and animals. It can be found in soil, water, and fecal matter.

a genus of Gram-negative, aerobic Gammaproteobacteria, belonging to the family Pseudomonadaceae

a common Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that can cause disease in plants and animals, including humans

an aerobic, Gram-negative soil bacterium.

a Gram-negative, rod-shaped, saprotrophic soil bacterium

a Gram-positive coccobacillus bacterium. The organism is commonly found in dry and dusty soil

a genus of rod-shaped (bacillus) gram-negative bacterium of the Enterobacteriaceae family. The two species of Salmonella are Salmonella enterica and Salmonella bongori. S. enterica subspecies are found worldwide in all warm-blooded animals, and in the environment. S. bongori is restricted to cold-blooded animals particularly reptiles. Strains of Salmonella cause illnesses such as typhoid fever, paratyphoid fever, and food poisoning

family of marine bacteria, some species within it were formerly classed as Alteromonas. Shewanella bacteria are a normal component of the surface flora of fish and are implicated in fish spoilage.

a Gram-negative pleomorphic bacterium. It has been isolated from marine environments It is also one of the organisms associated with the odor of rotting fish, as it is a marine organism which produces trimethylamine

an aerobic Gram-negative soil bacillus that has a single polar flagellum with slow motility.

a genus includes at least 40 species. Most are harmless and reside normally on the skin and mucous membranes of humans and other organisms. Found worldwide, they are a small component of soil microbial flora.

a genus of coccus (spherical) Gram-positive bacteria belonging to the phylum Firmicutes

A genus of facultatively pathogenic actinomycetes that infect immunocompromised hosts, sites with foreign body or chronic infections

a genus of Gram-negative bacteria, possessing a curved-rod shape. Several species of which can cause foodborne infection, usually associated with eating undercooked seafood. Typically found in seawater.

a Gram-negative marine bacterium. It is medically important since it causes wound infection

V. fluvialis can be found in salt waters globally and also has the potential to infect both humans and a variety of crustaceans.

V. harveyi can be found free-swimming in tropical marine waters, commensally in the gut microflora of marine animals, and as both a primary and opportunistic pathogen of marine animals

a curved, rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacterium found in brackish saltwater.

a species of Gram-negative, motile, curved, rod-shaped (bacillus), pathogenic bacteria of the genus Vibrio. Present in marine environments such as estuaries, brackish ponds, or coastal areas

No Vibrio sp. were present

Indicates what specific bacteria was isolated

Sensitivity tests expose the bacteria to antibacterial agents to determine which would be most effective at killing the bacteria. (Y)es or (N)o response

If the cause of death was positively determined by necropsy, histology, or bacteriology the results are diagnosis is listed here

If the diagnosis indicated that bacterial infection was the primary cause of death, it is noted here

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