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HOME > Protocols > Bacterial Species > Atopobium rimae
Atopobium rimae
BioHazard Level:
1

Growth Temperature:
37oC

Appropriate growth media:
PYG plus 0.1% Tween 80

Respiration:
Atopobium rimae is anaerobic.

Gram Stain:
Atopobium rimae is Gram stain positive.

Motility:
Atopobium rimae is non-motile.

Taxonomic lineage:
Bacteria; Actinobacteria; Actinobacteria; Coriobacteridae; Coriobacteriales; Coriobacterineae; Coriobacteriaceae; Atopobium

Industrial uses or economic implications:
Not known

Miscellaneous:

The type strain for Atopobium rimae was isolated from a human gingival crevice.


Human health and disease:
While ATCC lists Atopobium rimae as BSL1 there are literature reports of isolation of Atopobium rimae from patients. Therefore, this bacterium shoudl be treated as a potential pathogen.
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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