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Haemophilus
aphrophilus
Genomic
sources for restriction enzymes (at this website): |
HapII |
Gram
Stain: |
Haemophilus aphrophilus is Gram stain negative |
Respiration: |
Haemophilus aphrophilus is a facultative anaerobe |
Taxonomic lineage: |
Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Gammaproteobacteria; Pasteurellales;
Pasteurellaceae; Haemophilus |
Miscellaneous: |
Haemophilus aphrophilus
has been reported to cause endocarditis after tongue piercing
(another reason not to do that...). |
Human health and disease: |
Haemophilus aphrophilus
is part of the HACEK group of bacteria (Haemophilus
aphrophilus, Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans,
Cardiobacterium hominis, Eikenella corrodens,
Kingella kingae) that on occassion causes infective
endocarditis (5-10% of cases in non-IV drug users). |
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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