Campylobacter concisus
| Campylobacter | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Proteobacteria |
| Class: | Epsilonproteobacteria |
| Order: | Campylobacterales |
| Family: | Campylobacteraceae |
| Genus: | Campylobacter |
| Species: | Campylobacter concisus Tanner et al, 1981 |
Campylobacter concisus is a Gram-negative, spiral, and microaerophilic bacterium. Motile, with either unipolar or bipolar flagella, the organisms have a characteristic spiral/corkscrew appearance and are oxidase-positive.[1]
C. concicus has been implicated in the induction of Crohn's disease.[2]
References
- ↑ Ryan KJ; Ray CG (editors) (2004). Sherris Medical Microbiology (4th ed.). McGraw Hill. pp. 378–80. ISBN 0-8385-8529-9.
- ↑ N. O. Kaakoush, A. S. Day, K. D. Huinao, S. T. Leach, D. A. Lemberg, S. E. Dowd, H. M. Mitchell. Microbial Dysbiosis in Pediatric Patients with Crohn's Disease. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 2012; 50 (10): 3258 DOI: 10.1128/JCM.01396-12
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