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| Appropriate
growth media: |
| Trypticase soy agar/broth with defibrinated sheep blood |
| Respiration: |
| Bartonella bacilliformis is aerobic. |
| Gram
Stain: |
| Bartonella bacilliformis is Gram stain negative. |
| Motility: |
| Bartonella bacilliformis is motile. |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
| Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Alphaproteobacteria; Rhizobiales; Bartonellaceae; Bartonella |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
| None known |
| Miscellaneous: |
| Bartonella bacilliformis is the etiologic agent of Carrion´s disease, Oroya fever, Verruga peruana, or Peruvian wart. |
| Human health and disease: |
| Bartonella bacilliformis is BSL2 organism and should be considered 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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