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''Erysipelothrix'' are pathogenic bacteria that infect over 50 animal species, specifically domesticated pigs. There are three species: ''Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, E. Tonsillarum'', and ''E. inopinata'', each of which varies in its virulence between its two different strains. The smooth strain of each species is pathogenic, while the rough is not. ''Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae'' was first isolated by Koch in 1876. This was the only known species until a subsequent species was discovered in the tonsils of apparently healthy pigs. This new species was named ''E. Tonsillarum''. The third species, ''Erysipelothrix inopinata'' was first isolated in the course of sterile filtration of vegetable peptone broth. | |||
==Genome structure== | ==Genome structure== |
Revision as of 18:55, 10 November 2006
A Microbial Biorealm page on the genus Erysipelothrix
Classification
Higher order taxa
Bacteria; Firmicutes; Mollicutes; Anaeroplasmatales; Erysipelotrichidae; Erysipelothrix
Species
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, Erysipelothrix tonsillarum, Erysipelothrix inopinata
Description and significance
Erysipelothrix are pathogenic bacteria that infect over 50 animal species, specifically domesticated pigs. There are three species: Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, E. Tonsillarum, and E. inopinata, each of which varies in its virulence between its two different strains. The smooth strain of each species is pathogenic, while the rough is not. Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae was first isolated by Koch in 1876. This was the only known species until a subsequent species was discovered in the tonsils of apparently healthy pigs. This new species was named E. Tonsillarum. The third species, Erysipelothrix inopinata was first isolated in the course of sterile filtration of vegetable peptone broth.
Genome structure
Describe the size and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Circular or linear? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence?
Cell structure and metabolism
Interesting features of cell structure; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.
Ecology
Habitat; symbiosis; contributions to the environment.
Pathology
How does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.
Current Research
Enter summarries of the most rescent research here--at least three required
References
Edited by student of Dr. Kirk Bartholomew