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Appropriate
growth media: |
Trypticase soy agar/broth with defibrinated sheep blood |
Respiration: |
Arcobacter cryaerophilus is microaerophilic (3-5% O2-10% CO2) |
Gram
Stain: |
Arcobacter cryaerophilus is Gram stain negative. |
Motility: |
Arcobacter cryaerophilus is motile. |
Taxonomic lineage: |
Bacteria; Proteobacteria; delta/epsilon subdivisions; Epsilonproteobacteria; Campylobacterales; Campylobacteraceae; Arcobacter |
Industrial uses or economic implications: |
Arcobacter cryaerophilus is a recognized pathogen of livestock. |
Miscellaneous: |
Arcobacter cryaerophilus was formerly classified as Campylobacter cryaerophilus. |
Human health and disease: |
Arcobacter cryaerophilus is thought to be an underestimated enteropathogen. |
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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