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''Peptostreptococcus anaerobius'' is known to be biochemically inactive.  
''Peptostreptococcus anaerobius'' is known to be biochemically inactive.  


''Peptostreptococcus anaerobius'' displays a large importance in the field of medicine. As mentioned, ''P. anaerobius'' is an opportunistic pathogen. This means that it can cause infections all throughout the human body. Some infections can be very severe while others can be small. However, rates of infection due to ''P. anaerobius''and other GPAC's are increasing, which puts an even larger importance on ''P. anaerobius''. Researching their properties and resistance to antibiotics is key to not only understanding the microbe but combatting future infections.
''Peptostreptococcus anaerobius'' displays a large importance in the field of medicine. As mentioned, ''P. anaerobius'' is an opportunistic pathogen. This means that it can cause infections all throughout the human body. Some infections can be very severe while others can be small. However, rates of infection due to ''P. anaerobius'' and other GPAC's are increasing, which puts an even larger importance on ''P. anaerobius''. Researching their properties and resistance to antibiotics is key to not only understanding the microbe but combatting future infections.


==Genome Structure==
==Genome Structure==

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Classification

Domain: Bacteria

Phylum: Firmicutes

Class: Clostridia

Order: Clostridiales

Family: Clostridiaceae

Genus: Peptostreptococcus


Species

Peptostreptococcus anaerobius or P. anaerobius


NCBI: Taxonomy


Description and Significance

Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why you think it is important.

Peptostreptococcus anaerobius is a slow growing, Gram-positive anaerobic cocci (GPAC) bacteria. This means that it is not able to grow in oxygen-rich environments. P. anaerobius, under the correct harsh conditions, becomes an opportunistic pathogen that can cause multiple deep organ abscesses and infections in the abdominal cavity and female urogenitary tract (academic oup). Peptostreptococcus anaerobius is a short chain cocci which means it is a spherical bacterium with a size of 0.5µ to 0.6µ.

Peptostreptococcus anaerobius is one of the most frequently isolated and most common gram-positive cocci. P. anaerobius is part of the normal microbial flora within the human mouth and female genitourinary system (cmr-asm). Their optimal growth temperature is 37°C on blood agar where they form a raised, white, glossy colony (science direct).

Peptostreptococcus anaerobius is known to be biochemically inactive.

Peptostreptococcus anaerobius displays a large importance in the field of medicine. As mentioned, P. anaerobius is an opportunistic pathogen. This means that it can cause infections all throughout the human body. Some infections can be very severe while others can be small. However, rates of infection due to P. anaerobius and other GPAC's are increasing, which puts an even larger importance on P. anaerobius. Researching their properties and resistance to antibiotics is key to not only understanding the microbe but combatting future infections.

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, Metabolism and Life Cycle

Interesting features of cell structure; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.


Ecology and Pathogenesis

Habitat; symbiosis; biogeochemical significance; contributions to environment.
If relevant, how does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.

References

[Sample reference] Takai, K., Sugai, A., Itoh, T., and Horikoshi, K. "Palaeococcus ferrophilus gen. nov., sp. nov., a barophilic, hyperthermophilic archaeon from a deep-sea hydrothermal vent chimney". International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 2000. Volume 50. p. 489-500.

Author

Page authored by _____, student of Prof. Jay Lennon at IndianaUniversity.