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HOME > Protocols > Bacterial Species >Bacteroides pyogenes
Bacteroides pyogenes
BioHazard Level:
2

Growth Temperature:
37oC

Appropriate growth media:
modified chopped meat medium

Respiration:
Bacteroides pyogenes is anaerobic.

Gram Stain:
Bacteroides pyogenes is Gram stain negative.

Motility:
Bacteroides pyogenes is non-motile.

Taxonomic lineage:
Bacteria; Bacteroidetes/Chlorobi group; Bacteroidetes; Bacteroides (class); Bacteroidales; Bacteroidaceae; Bacteroides

Industrial uses or economic implications:
None known.

Miscellaneous:
There has been a case report of bacteremia with Bacteroides pyogenes after a cat bite (http://jcm.asm.org/content/49/8/3092.full).

Human health and disease:
Bacteroides pyogenes is BSL2 organism and should be considered a potential pathogen.
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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