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Growth
Temperature: |
35oC (5% CO2) |
Appropriate
growth media: |
Brain heart infusion with chicken serum |
Respiration: |
Avibacterium avium is facultatively anaerobic. |
Gram
Stain: |
Avibacterium avium is Gram stain negative. |
Motility: |
Avibacterium avium is non-motile. |
Taxonomic lineage: |
Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Gammaproteobacteria; Pasteurellales; Pasteurellaceae; Avibacterium |
Industrial uses or economic implications: |
Avibacterium avium can cause sinusitis and pneumonia in calves. |
Miscellaneous: |
Avibacterium avium is a commensal in birds. |
Human health and disease: |
None known |
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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