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Introduction Proteus penneri is a Gram-negative bacterium found in various environments, including water and soil. It belongs to the family Enterobacteriaceae, sharing characteristics with other Proteus species. However, it differs from its relatives, like Proteus mirabilis, in its biochemical properties. This species can cause infections …
Introduction Klebsiella oxytoca, often abbreviated as K. oxytoca, is a species of gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. This bacterium is closely related to Klebsiella pneumoniae, another well-known member of the same genus. It is a versatile microorganism that can be found in …
Introduction Ureaplasma is a genus of bacteria that belong to the class Mollicutes. These bacteria are characterized by their small size, lack of a cell wall, and a simple structure. Ureaplasma species (they) are known to colonize the human urogenital tract and are associated with …
Introduction Cylindrocarpon is a genus of fungi that belongs to the class Dothideomycetes. This genus is characterized by its cylindrical or slightly curved, hyaline (colorless) conidia, which are the asexual spores produced by the fungus. The name “Cylindrocarpon” is derived from Greek, where “cylindro” means …