Mobiluncus

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Mobiluncus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Bacteria
Phylum: Actinomycetota
Class: Actinomycetia
Order: Actinomycetales
Family: Actinomycetaceae
Genus: Mobiluncus
Spiegel and Roberts 1984[1]
Species
Synonyms
  • Falcivibrio Hammann et al. 1984

Mobiluncus is a

Gram-positive,[2] anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria. These bacteria may be stained either Gram-negative or Gram-variable. However, they are classified as Gram-positive rods due to the fact that they possess a Gram-positive cell wall, lack endotoxin and are sensitive to vancomycin, erythromycin and ampicillin, but resistant to colistin.[3]

These organisms are found in the human vagina, particularly in association with Gardnerella vaginalis in cases of bacterial vaginosis.[4][5]

References

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  2. ^ Medical Microbiology 7th Edition, Patrick R. Murray, PhD
  3. ^ Medical Microbiology 7th Edition, Patrick R. Murrau, PhD
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