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Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae
| Appropriate
growth media: |
| see ATCC medium 814 |
| Respiration: |
| Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae is aerobic |
| Gram
Stain: |
| Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae is Gram stain negative |
| Motility: |
| Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae is non-motile |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
| Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Gammaproteobacteria; Pasteurellales; Pasteurellaceae; Actinobacillus |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
| Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae is a pathogen of commercial pigs. It is most common between 8 and 16 weeks and can cause serious lung damage. |
| Miscellaneous: |
| Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae was originally isolated from the lung of pigs. |
| 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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