Difference between revisions of "Helicobacter"
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* In dogs: ''H. felis'', ''H. bizzozeronii'', ''H. salomonis'' and ''H. bilis''. | * In dogs: ''H. felis'', ''H. bizzozeronii'', ''H. salomonis'' and ''H. bilis''. | ||
* A [[Intestines - disease due to pathogens#|bacterial pathogen of the intestines]]. | * A [[Intestines - disease due to pathogens#|bacterial pathogen of the intestines]]. | ||
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| + | ===Overview=== | ||
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| + | *Related to ''Campylobacter'' species and ''Arcobacter'' species | ||
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| + | ===Characteristics=== | ||
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| + | *Helical, S-shaped or curved Gram negative rods | ||
| + | *Require enriched media; some grow on Skirrow agar | ||
| + | *Microaerophilic | ||
Revision as of 14:29, 26 May 2008
- These curved, microaerophilic, Gram-negative rods were discovered in the stomach of humans in 1987.
- Helicobacter pylori in man.
- In dogs: H. felis, H. bizzozeronii, H. salomonis and H. bilis.
- A bacterial pathogen of the intestines.
Overview
- Related to Campylobacter species and Arcobacter species
Characteristics
- Helical, S-shaped or curved Gram negative rods
- Require enriched media; some grow on Skirrow agar
- Microaerophilic