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Appropriate
growth media: |
DSMZ medium 804 |
Respiration: |
Haemophilus parasuis is microaerophilic |
Gram
Stain: |
Haemophilus parasuis is Gram stain negative |
Motility: |
Haemophilus parasuis is non-motile |
Taxonomic lineage: |
Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Gammaproteobacteria; Pasteurellales;
Pasteurellaceae; Haemophilus |
Industrial uses or economic implications: |
Haemophilus parasuis causes disease in pigs that can cause mortaility and decrease weight gain. |
Miscellaneous: |
Glässers Disease in pigs is caused by the bacterium Haemophilus parasuis. |
Human health and disease: |
None known |
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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