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| Appropriate
growth media: |
| Actinomyces broth |
| Respiration: |
| Actinomyces israelii is anaerobic. |
| Gram
Stain: |
| Actinomyces israelii is Gram stain positive |
| Motility: |
| Actinomyces israelii is non-motile |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
| Bacteria; Actinobacteria; Actinobacteria (class); Actinobacteridae; Actinomycetales; Actinomycineae; Actinomycetaceae; Actinomyces |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
| Actinomyces israelii can be a pathogen of cattle. |
| Miscellaneous: |
| Actinomyces israelii was isolated from the lumpy jaw of a cow. |
| Human health and disease: |
| Actinomyces israelii is the most common cause of actinomycosis. |
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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