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Appropriate
growth media: |
Actinomyces broth |
Respiration: |
Actinomyces bovis is anaerobic. |
Gram
Stain: |
Actinomyces bovis is Gram stain positive |
Motility: |
Actinomyces bovis is non-motile |
Taxonomic lineage: |
Bacteria; Actinobacteria; Actinobacteria (class); Actinobacteridae; Actinomycetales; Actinomycineae; Actinomycetaceae; Actinomyces |
Industrial uses or economic implications: |
Actinomyces bovis is a causitive agent of disease in domesticated animals. |
Miscellaneous: |
Actinomyces bovis was isolated from a cow with actinomycosis. |
Human health and disease: |
Actinomyces bovis can be the cause of actinomycosis in humans. |
Disclaimer: This information is presented as is. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, please check current reference material prior to growth or handling of microorganisms.
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