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| Respiration: |
| Atopobium fossor is anaerobic. |
| Gram
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| Atopobium fossor is Gram stain positive. |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
| Bacteria; Actinobacteria; Actinobacteria; Coriobacteridae; Coriobacteriales; Coriobacterineae; Coriobacteriaceae; Atopobium |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
| Not known |
| Miscellaneous: |
The type strain for Atopobium fossor was isolated from a pharyngeal swab from normal horse in Australia.
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| Human health and disease: |
| Atopobium fossor is an uncommon cause of disease. Other species of the Atopobium genera are a common cause of bacterial vaginosis. |
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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