Actinomyces hordeovulneris
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| Actinomyces hordeovulneris | |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Actinobacteria |
| Class | Actinobacteria |
| Order | Actinomycetales |
| Family | Actinomycetaceae |
| Genus | Actinomyces |
| Species | A.hordeovulneris |
Actinomyces hordeovulneris is a species of the Actinomyces genus.
It is an organism found in seed heads of certain grasses. Colonies adhere to agar plates and are non-haemolytic, filamentous, branching organisms.
A.hordeovulneris causes cutaneous and visceral abscessation, pleuritis, peritonitis and arthritis in dogs.
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