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 | Appropriate 
 growth media: |   
 | Serum dextrose agar |  
 
  
 | Gram 
 Stain: |   
 | Brucella neotomae is Gram stain negative |  
 
  
 | Respiration: |   
 | Brucella neotomae is aerobic |  
 
  
 | Motility: |   
 | Brucella neotomae is non-motile |  
 
  
 | Taxonomic lineage: |   
 | Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Alphaproteobacteria; Rhizobiales; Brucellaceae; Brucella |  
 
  
 | Industrial uses or economic implications: |   
 | None known |  
 
  
 | Miscellaneous: |   
 | Brucella neotomae was isolated from infected animal tissue. |  
 
 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: |   
 | Brucella neotomae is a BSL2 organism and should be considered a potential cause of human disease. |  
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