Corynebacterium - Wikipedia Corynebacterium ( kɔːˈraɪnəbækˌtɪəriəm, - ˈrɪn - ) is a genus of Gram-positive bacteria and most are aerobic They are bacilli (rod-shaped), and in some phases of life they are, more specifically, club -shaped, which inspired the genus name (coryneform means "club-shaped")
Corynebacterium species | Johns Hopkins ABX Guide Corynebacterium spp included, but also others (Arcanobacterium, Rothia mucilaginosa) Non-diphtherial species are also referred to as "diphtheroids " This group is now classified based on RNA homology rather than within the previous coryneform group Many are part of normal human skin flora
What Is Corynebacterium? From Skin Bacteria to Diphtheria Corynebacterium is a large genus of bacteria best known for including the species that causes diphtheria, but most of its members are harmless residents of your skin, nose, and throat
Corynebacterium - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics Corynebacterium refers to a genus of gram-positive, nonspore-forming bacilli that are typically club-shaped, catalase positive, and aerobic, with the primary pathogen being Corynebacterium diphtheriae, the cause of diphtheria
Rising prevalence and drug resistance of Corynebacterium striatum in . . . Corynebacterium striatum (C striatum) is a non-diphtheriae corynebacterium that is Gram-positive, non-lipophilic, glucose-fermentative or non-fermentative, aerobic or facultatively anaerobic, non-sporulating, and non-motile bacilli
The Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, and Treatment of Corynebacterium . . . Purpose of review: Corynebacterium striatum (C striatum) has rapidly evolved into a virulent, multidrug-resistant pathogen in recent years This review aims to summarize the pathogenesis, clinical characteristics, and treatment strategies associated with C striatum -related infection