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 | Gram 
 Stain: |   
 | Bordetella avium is Gram stain negative |  
 
  
 | Respiration: |   
 | Bordetella avium is aerobic |  
 
  
 | Motility: |   
 | Bordetella avium is motile |  
 
  
 | Taxonomic lineage: |   
 | Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Betaproteobacteria; Burkholderiales; Alcaligenaceae; Bordetella |  
 
  
 | Industrial uses or economic implications: |   
 | None known |  
 
  
 | Miscellaneous: |   
 | Bordetella avium  is responsible for animal diseases (bordetellosis) in wild and domesticated birds. |  
 
 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. 
 | Human health and disease: |   
 | Bordetella avium is BSL2 organism and should be considered a potential pathogen. |  
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