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Capnocytophaga canimorsus
Growth
Temperature: |
30oC (5% CO2) |
Appropriate
growth media: |
Heart infusion agar with 5% rabbit blood |
Gram
Stain: |
Capnocytophaga canimorsus is Gram stain negative |
Respiration: |
Capnocytophaga canimorsus is facultative anaerobe |
Motility: |
Capnocytophaga canimorsus is motile |
Taxonomic lineage: |
Bacteria; Bacteroidetes/Chlorobi group; Bacteroidetes; Flavobacteriia; Flavobacteriales; Flavobacteriaceae; Capnocytophaga |
Industrial uses or economic implications: |
None known |
Miscellaneous: |
Capnocytophaga canimorsus was isolated from a blood sample obtained from a patient in California. |
Human health and disease: |
Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a 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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