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Brachyspira hyodysenteriae
| Appropriate
growth media: |
| BHI with heat-inactivated fetal bovine serum and glucose |
| Gram
Stain: |
| Brachyspira hyodysenteriae is Gram stain negative |
| Respiration: |
| Brachyspira hyodysenteriae is anaerobic |
| Motility: |
| Brachyspira hyodysenteriae is motile |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
| Bacteria; Spirochaetes; Spirochaetia; Spirochaetales; Brachyspiraceae; Brachyspira |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
| None known |
| Miscellaneous: |
| Brachyspira hyodysenteriae was isolated from a pig with swine dysentery. |
| Human health and disease: |
| Brachyspira hyodysenteriae 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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