Corynebacterium
A genus of asporogenous bacteria that is widely distributed in nature. Its organisms appear as straight to slightly curved rods and are known to be human and animal parasites and pathogens.
Source: National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification
Images
Figure 1. Gram stain of throat culture, showing <i>Corynebacterium diphtheriae</i>.
Figure 1. Gram stain of throat culture, showing Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
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Figure 2. <i>Corynebacterium diphtheriae</i> growth on blood agar.
Figure 2. Corynebacterium diphtheriae growth on blood agar.
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Figure 3. <i>Corynebacterium diphtheriae</i> growth on Tellurite plate.
Figure 3. Corynebacterium diphtheriae growth on Tellurite plate.
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Figure 4. <i>Corynebacterium diphtheriae</i> growth on Loeffler slant.
Figure 4. Corynebacterium diphtheriae growth on Loeffler slant.
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A woman with a fever and sore throat.
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References
  1. National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification