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| BioHazard
Level: |
| 1 (see below) |
| Appropriate
growth media: |
| Trypticase soy agar/broth with defibrinated sheep blood |
| Respiration: |
| Arcobacter skirrowii is microaerophilic (3-5% O2-10% CO2) |
| Gram
Stain: |
| Arcobacter skirrowii is Gram stain negative. |
| Motility: |
| Arcobacter skirrowii is motile. |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
| Bacteria; Proteobacteria; delta/epsilon subdivisions; Epsilonproteobacteria; Campylobacterales; Campylobacteraceae; Arcobacter |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
| None known |
| Miscellaneous: |
| Arcobacter skirrowii was formerly classified as Campylobacter cryaerophilus. |
| Human health and disease: |
| While Arcobacter skirrowii is listed by ATCC as BSL 1, there are literature reports of Arcobacter skirrowii infection, so handle as if pathogenic. |
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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