Eikenella
A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that occurs in the human mouth and intestine. Organisms of this genus can be opportunistic pathogens.
Source: National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification
Images
Figure 1. Gram stain of <i>Eikenella corrodens</i>, grown in anaerobic blood culture bottle.
Figure 1. Gram stain of Eikenella corrodens, grown in anaerobic blood culture bottle.
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Figure 2. <i>Eikenella corrodens</i> on blood agar plate.
Figure 2. Eikenella corrodens on blood agar plate.
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References
  1. National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification