organism may be human, animal or plant free of specific pathogens; usually NIM; when IM, coord IM with specific pathogenic microorganism discussed (IM); do not confuse with GERM-FREE LIFE which refers to freedom from any microorganism, unspecified
Scope Note
Animals or humans raised in the absence of a particular disease-causing virus or other microorganism. Less frequently plants are cultivated pathogen-free.
Entry Version
SPF ORGANISMS
Entry Term(s)
Pathogen-Free Organisms
Specific Pathogen Free
Public MeSH Note
93; was SPECIFIC PATHOGEN FREE 1975-92 (see under GERM-FREE LIFE 1975-90)
Online Note
use SPECIFIC PATHOGEN-FREE ORGANISMS to search SPECIFIC PATHOGEN FREE 1975-92; search GERM-FREE LIFE 1969-74
History Note
93; was SPECIFIC PATHOGEN FREE 1975-92 (see under GERM-FREE LIFE 1975-90)
Animals or humans raised in the absence of a particular disease-causing virus or other microorganism. Less frequently plants are cultivated pathogen-free.
