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Citrobacter
freundii
| Gram
Stain: |
Citrobacter freundii is Gram stain negative |
| Respiration: |
Citrobacter freundii is aerobic |
| Motility: |
Citrobacter freundii is motile (most) |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Gammaproteobacteria; Enterobacteriales;
Enterobacteriaceae; Citrobacter |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
Citrobacter freundii has been investigated for
biodegradation of tannic acid (used in tannerys). |
| Miscellaneous: |
Citrobacter freundii can be isolated from soil,
water, sewage, and food. |
| Human health and disease: |
Citrobacter freundii is often found in clinical
specimens as an opportunistic or secondary pathogen. |
Disclaimer: This information is presented as interesting bits of information is not meant to be medical advice and should not be used to treat or diagnose any disease!
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