actinobacillus

Actinobacillus: Infection, Transmission & Diseases

The bacterial genus Actinobacillus belongs to the Proteobacteria division and the Pasteurellaceae family. There is a name relationship with actinomycetes because the genus is often involved in actinomycosis as an opportunistic pathogen. What is actinobacillus? Bacterial species of the genus Actinobacillus have a slender and sometimes oval shape. They do not have flagella and are … Actinobacillus: Infection, Transmission & Diseases

Burkholderia Pseudomallei: Infection, Transmission & Diseases

Burkholderia pseudomallei is a bacterium in the Proteobacteria division and in the Burkoholderiaceae family. It can cause the disease melioidosis in humans. What is Burkholderia pseudomallei? The pathogen Burkholderia pseudomallei belongs to the Gram-negative bacteria. Gram-negative bacteria can be stained red in what is known as Gram stain. In addition to a thin peptidoglycan layer … Burkholderia Pseudomallei: Infection, Transmission & Diseases