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''Corynebacterium renale'' is a species of the ''[[Corynebacterium species - Overview|Corynebacterium]]'' genus. The species was previously classified as types I, II and III, but is now classified as ''C. renale'', ''C. pilosum'' and ''C. cystitidis''.   

''Corynebacterium renale'' is a species of the ''[[Corynebacterium species - Overview|Corynebacterium]]'' genus. The species was previously classified as types I, II and III, but is now classified as ''C. renale'', ''C. pilosum'' and ''C. cystitidis''.   

It is found in the vulva, vagina and prepuce of normal cattle and can cause Bovine [[Pyelonephritis|pyelonephritis]], resulting in fever, anoexia, decreased milk production and enlarged ureters and kidneys palpated per rectum. It also causes [[Ulcerative balanoposthitis]] in ewes and [[Cystitis]].

It is found in the vulva, vagina and prepuce of normal cattle and can cause Bovine [[Pyelonephritis|pyelonephritis]], resulting in fever, anoexia, decreased milk production and enlarged ureters and kidneys palpated per rectum. It also causes [[Ulcerative Balanoposthitis|ulcerative balanoposthitis]] in ewes and [[Cystitis|cystitis]].

''C. renale'' produces small, non-haemolytic colonies after 24 hours. Pigment is also produced after 48 hours.

''C. renale'' produces small, non-haemolytic colonies after 24 hours. Pigment is also produced after 48 hours.