Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula
Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula is a species of bacteria.[1] It is a Gram-positive rod. It was formerly known as Micropolyspora faeni.
Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Bacteria |
Phylum: | Actinomycetota |
Class: | Actinomycetia |
Order: | Pseudonocardiales |
Family: | Pseudonocardiaceae |
Genus: | Saccharopolyspora |
Species: | S. rectivirgula |
Binomial name | |
Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula (Krassilnikov and Agre 1964) Korn-Wendisch et al. 1989 | |
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Inhalation of the bacteria can cause the disease farmer's lung, a type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Handling hay bales increases exposure to the bacteria and increases the risk of developing the disease.[2]
References
- Duchaine, C; Mériaux A; Brochu G; et al. (February 1999). "Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula from Quebec dairy barns: Application of simplified criteria for the identification of an agent responsible for farmer's lung disease". Journal of Medical Microbiology. 48 (2): 173–180. doi:10.1099/00222615-48-2-173. PMID 9989646.
- Ranalli, G; Grazia L; Roggeri A (September 1999). "The influence of hay-packing techniques on the presence of Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula". Journal of Applied Microbiology. 87 (3): 359–365. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2672.1999.00826.x. PMID 10540237.
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