Coccobacillus
Coccobacillus
Coccobacillus (/kɒkoʊbəˈsɪləs/) is a type of bacteria that is oval-shaped and resembles a combination of coccus (spherical bacteria) and bacillus (rod-shaped bacteria). The term "Coccobacillus" is derived from the Greek words "kokkos" meaning "berry" and "bakterion" meaning "little rod".
Characteristics
Coccobacilli are Gram-negative bacteria, meaning they do not retain the violet stain used in the Gram stain procedure. They are typically non-motile and can be found in a variety of environments, including soil, water, and the human body. Some species of coccobacilli are pathogenic, causing diseases in humans and animals.
Examples
Some examples of coccobacilli include Haemophilus influenzae, a bacterium that can cause a range of infections including pneumonia, meningitis, and otitis media; and Acinetobacter baumannii, a bacterium associated with hospital-acquired infections.
Related Terms
- Gram-negative bacteria
- Coccus
- Bacillus
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Acinetobacter baumannii
- Pneumonia
- Meningitis
- Otitis media
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coccobacillus
- Wikipedia's article - Coccobacillus
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