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Capnocytophaga gingivalis
| Growth
Temperature: |
| 30oC (Anaerobic gas mixture, 80% N2-10% CO2-10% H2) |
| Appropriate
growth media: |
| supplemented tryptic soy broth; supplemented tryptic soy agar |
| Gram
Stain: |
| Capnocytophaga gingivalis is Gram stain negative |
| Respiration: |
| Capnocytophaga gingivalis is facultative anaerobe |
| Motility: |
| Capnocytophaga gingivalis is motile |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
| Bacteria; Bacteroidetes/Chlorobi group; Bacteroidetes; Flavobacteriia; Flavobacteriales; Flavobacteriaceae; Capnocytophaga |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
| None known |
| Miscellaneous: |
| Capnocytophaga gingivalis was isolated from a blood sample obtained from a periodontal lesion. |
| Human health and disease: |
| Capnocytophaga gingivalis is a 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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