Bacillus circulans
Bacillus circulans is a soil-dwelling human pathogen which has been associated with "septicemia, mixed abscess infections, and wound infections",[1] as well as with meningitis.[2]
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| Species: | B. circulans |
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| Bacillus circulans Jordan, 1890 | |
Morphology
Staining
Gram-positive, Gram-variable or Gram-negative. Positive spore stain result.[2]
Vegetative cell
Straight, occasionally curved rods, 2.0-4.2 x 0.5-0.8 μm, motile by peritrichous flagella.[2]
Spores
Has ellipsoidal spores which are subterminal or terminal; swelling the sporangia. These are "centrally located" and either cylindrical or "Kidney-shaped".[2]
References
- "Bacillus circulans". The Free Dictionary by Farlex. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- "ABIS Encyclopedia: Bacillus Circulans". Advanced Bacterial Identification Software Encyclopedia. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
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