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Appropriate
growth media: |
Trypticase soy agar/broth with defibrinated sheep blood |
Respiration: |
Bartonella grahamii is microaerophilic. |
Gram
Stain: |
Bartonella grahamii is Gram stain negative. |
Taxonomic lineage: |
Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Alphaproteobacteria; Rhizobiales; Bartonellaceae; Bartonella |
Industrial uses or economic implications: |
None known |
Miscellaneous: |
The type strain of Bartonella grahamii was isolated from an animal blood sample obtained in the United Kingdom. |
Human health and disease: |
Bartonella grahamii 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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