Acetobacter aceti

Acetobacter aceti is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium found in acidic environments. This species is mainly known for its role in the production of vinegar and other microbial fermentation processes.

Acetobacter spp.

Acetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in acidic environments that are involved in microbial fermentation.

Acetobacteraceae

Acetobacteraceae is a family of gram-negative or gram-variable coccus to rod-shaped bacteria which are found in acidic or sugary foods and beverages, as well as on plants.

Achromobacter denitrificans

Achromobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit soil and water. They are not normal flora of humans.

Achromobacter denitrificans/ insolitus/ piechaudii/ ruhlandii/ spanius/ xylosoxidans

Achromobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit soil and water. They are not normal flora of humans.

Achromobacter insolitus

Achromobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit soil and water. They are not normal flora of humans.

Achromobacter piechaudii/spanius

Achromobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit soil and water. They are not normal flora of humans.

Achromobacter spp.

Achromobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit soil and water. They are not normal flora of humans.

Achromobacter xylosoxidans

Achromobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit soil and water. They are not normal flora of humans.

Acidovorax spp.

Acidovorax species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit water and soil worldwide. They can be found on fruits and vegetables and some species are plant pathogens.

Acidovorax temperans

Acidovorax species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit water and soil worldwide. They can be found on fruits and vegetables and some species are plant pathogens.

Acinetobacter baumannii

Acinetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed in nature and the hospital environment. They are found in water and soil, on fruits and vegetables, and on the healthy human skin. Acinetobacter is able to survive in both wet and dry environments and has been found in sink traps, on floors, and in air samples. It is often isolated where there is a stagnant water source such as improperly drained drip pans, water fountains, faucets, humidifiers, sink traps.

Acinetobacter baylyi/ soli

Acinetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed in nature and the hospital environment. They are found in water and soil, on fruits and vegetables, and on the healthy human skin. Acinetobacter is able to survive in both wet and dry environments and has been found in sink traps, on floors, and in air samples. It is often isolated where there is a stagnant water source such as improperly drained drip pans, water fountains, faucets, humidifiers, sink traps.

Acinetobacter bereziniae

Acinetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed in nature and the hospital environment. They are found in water and soil, on fruits and vegetables, and on the healthy human skin. Acinetobacter is able to survive in both wet and dry environments and has been found in sink traps, on floors, and in air samples. It is often isolated where there is a stagnant water source such as improperly drained drip pans, water fountains, faucets, humidifiers, sink traps.

Acinetobacter calcoaceticus

Acinetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed in nature and the hospital environment. They are found in water and soil, on fruits and vegetables, and on the healthy human skin. Acinetobacter is able to survive in both wet and dry environments and has been found in sink traps, on floors, and in air samples. It is often isolated where there is a stagnant water source such as improperly drained drip pans, water fountains, faucets, humidifiers, sink traps.

Acinetobacter courvalinii

Acinetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed in nature and the hospital environment. They are found in water and soil, on fruits and vegetables, and on the healthy human skin. Acinetobacter is able to survive in both wet and dry environments and has been found in sink traps, on floors, and in air samples. It is often isolated where there is a stagnant water source such as improperly drained drip pans, water fountains, faucets, humidifiers, sink traps.

Acinetobacter gyllenbergii

Acinetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed in nature and the hospital environment. They are found in water and soil, on fruits and vegetables, and on the healthy human skin. Acinetobacter is able to survive in both wet and dry environments and has been found in sink traps, on floors, and in air samples. It is often isolated where there is a stagnant water source such as improperly drained drip pans, water fountains, faucets, humidifiers, sink traps.

Acinetobacter haemolyticus

Acinetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed in nature and the hospital environment. They are found in water and soil, on fruits and vegetables, and on the healthy human skin. Acinetobacter is able to survive in both wet and dry environments and has been found in sink traps, on floors, and in air samples. It is often isolated where there is a stagnant water source such as improperly drained drip pans, water fountains, faucets, humidifiers, sink traps.

Acinetobacter johnsonii

Acinetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed in nature and the hospital environment. They are found in water and soil, on fruits and vegetables, and on the healthy human skin. Acinetobacter is able to survive in both wet and dry environments and has been found in sink traps, on floors, and in air samples. It is often isolated where there is a stagnant water source such as improperly drained drip pans, water fountains, faucets, humidifiers, sink traps.

Acinetobacter junii

Acinetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed in nature and the hospital environment. They are found in water and soil, on fruits and vegetables, and on the healthy human skin. Acinetobacter is able to survive in both wet and dry environments and has been found in sink traps, on floors, and in air samples. It is often isolated where there is a stagnant water source such as improperly drained drip pans, water fountains, faucets, humidifiers, sink traps.

Acinetobacter lwoffii

Acinetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed in nature and the hospital environment. They are found in water and soil, on fruits and vegetables, and on the healthy human skin. Acinetobacter is able to survive in both wet and dry environments and has been found in sink traps, on floors, and in air samples. It is often isolated where there is a stagnant water source such as improperly drained drip pans, water fountains, faucets, humidifiers, sink traps.

Acinetobacter nosocomialis

Acinetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed in nature and the hospital environment. They are found in water and soil, on fruits and vegetables, and on the healthy human skin. Acinetobacter is able to survive in both wet and dry environments and has been found in sink traps, on floors, and in air samples. It is often isolated where there is a stagnant water source such as improperly drained drip pans, water fountains, faucets, humidifiers, sink traps.

Acinetobacter pittii

Acinetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed in nature and the hospital environment. They are found in water and soil, on fruits and vegetables, and on the healthy human skin. Acinetobacter is able to survive in both wet and dry environments and has been found in sink traps, on floors, and in air samples. It is often isolated where there is a stagnant water source such as improperly drained drip pans, water fountains, faucets, humidifiers, sink traps.

Acinetobacter radioresistens

Acinetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed in nature and the hospital environment. They are found in water and soil, on fruits and vegetables, and on the healthy human skin. Acinetobacter is able to survive in both wet and dry environments and has been found in sink traps, on floors, and in air samples. It is often isolated where there is a stagnant water source such as improperly drained drip pans, water fountains, faucets, humidifiers, sink traps.

Acinetobacter refrigeratoris

Acinetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed in nature and the hospital environment. They are found in water and soil, on fruits and vegetables, and on the healthy human skin. Acinetobacter is able to survive in both wet and dry environments and has been found in sink traps, on floors, and in air samples. It is often isolated where there is a stagnant water source such as improperly drained drip pans, water fountains, faucets, humidifiers, sink traps.

Acinetobacter schindleri

Acinetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed in nature and the hospital environment. They are found in water and soil, on fruits and vegetables, and on the healthy human skin. Acinetobacter is able to survive in both wet and dry environments and has been found in sink traps, on floors, and in air samples. It is often isolated where there is a stagnant water source such as improperly drained drip pans, water fountains, faucets, humidifiers, sink traps.

Acinetobacter spp.

Acinetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed in nature and the hospital environment. They are found in water and soil, on fruits and vegetables, and on the healthy human skin. Acinetobacter is able to survive in both wet and dry environments and has been found in sink traps, on floors, and in air samples. It is often isolated where there is a stagnant water source such as improperly drained drip pans, water fountains, faucets, humidifiers, sink traps.

Acinetobacter towneri

Acinetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed in nature and the hospital environment. They are found in water and soil, on fruits and vegetables, and on the healthy human skin. Acinetobacter is able to survive in both wet and dry environments and has been found in sink traps, on floors, and in air samples. It is often isolated where there is a stagnant water source such as improperly drained drip pans, water fountains, faucets, humidifiers, sink traps.

Acinetobacter ursingii

Acinetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed in nature and the hospital environment. They are found in water and soil, on fruits and vegetables, and on the healthy human skin. Acinetobacter is able to survive in both wet and dry environments and has been found in sink traps, on floors, and in air samples. It is often isolated where there is a stagnant water source such as improperly drained drip pans, water fountains, faucets, humidifiers, sink traps.

Acinetobacter variabilis

Acinetobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed in nature and the hospital environment. They are found in water and soil, on fruits and vegetables, and on the healthy human skin. Acinetobacter is able to survive in both wet and dry environments and has been found in sink traps, on floors, and in air samples. It is often isolated where there is a stagnant water source such as improperly drained drip pans, water fountains, faucets, humidifiers, sink traps.

Actinobacillus equuli

Actinobacillus species are slow-growing, gram-negative, rod shaped bacteria. They are considered normal flora of the human oral cavity and of animals such as cows, sheep, and pigs.

Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae

Actinobacillus species are slow-growing, gram-negative, rod shaped bacteria. They are considered normal flora of the human oral cavity and of animals such as cows, sheep, and pigs.

Actinobacillus seminis

Actinobacillus species are slow-growing, gram-negative, rod shaped bacteria. They are considered normal flora of the human oral cavity and of animals such as cows, sheep, and pigs.

Actinobacillus spp.

Actinobacillus species are slow-growing, gram-negative, rod shaped bacteria. They are considered normal flora of the human oral cavity and of animals such as cows, sheep, and pigs.

Actinobacillus ureae

Actinobacillus species are slow-growing, gram-negative, rod shaped bacteria. They are considered normal flora of the human oral cavity and of animals such as cows, sheep, and pigs.

Actinobacteria

Actinobacteria are rod-shaped, sometimes branching, gram-positive bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Actinobacteria are common in compost piles and often occur in high concentrations in the air when compost is disturbed. As such they are important as causative agents of occupation-related respiratory allergies, hypersensitivity pneumonitis ("farmers lung"). The frequent presence of actinobacteria can be regarded as a sign of moisture damage in concrete buildings. Actinobacteria include such genera as Nocardia, Rhodococcus, Gordonia, Actinomadura, and Streptomyces.

Actinomadura spp.

Actinomadura species are gram-positive, filamentous bacteria commonly found in soil.

Actinomyces oris

Actinomyces species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are normal flora of the oral cavity and gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts.

Actinomyces spp.

Actinomyces species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are normal flora of the oral cavity and gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts.

Aerococcus spp.

Aerococcus spp. are gram-positive, spherical bacteria found as normal flora on the skin and in the upper respiratory and genitourinary tracts of humans. They have also been isolated from environmental sources such as air and dust.

Aerococcus viridans

Aerococcus spp. are gram-positive, spherical bacteria found as normal flora on the skin and in the upper respiratory and genitourinary tracts of humans. They have also been isolated from environmental sources such as air and dust.

Aeromicrobium massiliense

Aeromicrobium species are gram-positive bacteria that can be rod or spherical in shape. They have been isolated from soil and marine environments.

Aeromicrobium spp.

Aeromicrobium species are gram-positive bacteria that can be rod or spherical in shape. They have been isolated from soil and marine environments.

Aeromonas punctata (caviae)

Aeromonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in many terrestrial and aquatic environments.

Aeromonas salmonicida/bestiarum

Aeromonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in many terrestrial and aquatic environments.

Aeromonas spp.

Aeromonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in many terrestrial and aquatic environments.

Agrobacterium tumefaciens

Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that inhabits the soil. It is a plant pathogen responsible for crown gall disease.

Agrococcus citreus

Agrococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that have been isolated from various environments including soil, food, and plants.

Agrococcus jenensis

Agrococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that have been isolated from various environments including soil, food, and plants.

Agrococcus spp.

Agrococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that have been isolated from various environments including soil, food, and plants.

Agrococcus terreus

Agrococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that have been isolated from various environments including soil, food, and plants.

Alcaligenes faecalis

Alcaligenes species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in the intestinal tracts of vertebrates, decaying materials, dairy products, water, and soil.

Alcaligenes faecalis ssp faecalis

Alcaligenes species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in the intestinal tracts of vertebrates, decaying materials, dairy products, water, and soil.

Alcaligenes spp.

Alcaligenes species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in the intestinal tracts of vertebrates, decaying materials, dairy products, water, and soil.

Alkalihalobacillus alcalophilus

Alkalihalobacillus species are gram-positive or gram-variable, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria. They can be found in salty and/or alkaline environments.

Alkalihalobacillus hunanensis

Alkalihalobacillus species are gram-positive or gram-variable, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria. They can be found in salty and/or alkaline environments.

Alkalihalobacillus spp.

Alkalihalobacillus species are gram-positive or gram-variable, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria. They can be found in salty and/or alkaline environments.

Aneurinibacillus aneurinilyticus

Aneurinibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Aneurinibacillus spp.

Aneurinibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Aquabacterium citratiphilum

Aquabacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from biofilms of drinking water systems.

Aquabacterium spp.

Aquabacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from biofilms of drinking water systems.

Arcanobacterium bernardiae

Arcanobacterium species are non-spore-forming, gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria. They are normal inhabitants of the human skin and pharynx.

Arcanobacterium haemolyticum

Arcanobacterium species are non-spore-forming, gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria. They are normal inhabitants of the human skin and pharynx.

Arcanobacterium pyogenes

Arcanobacterium species are non-spore-forming, gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria. They are normal inhabitants of the human skin and pharynx.

Arcanobacterium spp.

Arcanobacterium species are non-spore-forming, gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria. They are normal inhabitants of the human skin and pharynx.

Arcticibacter pallidicorallinus

Arcticibacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are members of the Sphingobacteriaceae family. Arcticibacter species have been isolated from soil.

Arthrobacter (Pseudarthrobacter) oxydans

Arthrobacter species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are the most frequently isolated bacteria from soil samples.

Arthrobacter agilis

Arthrobacter species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are the most frequently isolated bacteria from soil samples.

Arthrobacter cumminsii

Arthrobacter species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are the most frequently isolated bacteria from soil samples.

Arthrobacter flavus

Arthrobacter species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are the most frequently isolated bacteria from soil samples.

Arthrobacter globiformis

Arthrobacter species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are the most frequently isolated bacteria from soil samples.

Arthrobacter russicus

Arthrobacter species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are the most frequently isolated bacteria from soil samples.

Arthrobacter spp.

Arthrobacter species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are the most frequently isolated bacteria from soil samples.

Aureimonas altamirensis

Aureimonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that have been isolated primarily from environmental sources.

Avibacterium spp.

Avibacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that cause respiratory disease in chickens.


Bacillaceae

A family of gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria, that may produce endospores. They are widely distributed in the environment.

Bacillus altitudinis/ pumilus/ safensis

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus altitudinis/pumilus

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus amyloliquefaciens

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus amyloliquefaciens/ atrophaeus / siamensis/ vallismortis/ velezensis

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus amyloliquefaciens/ velezensis

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus atrophaeus

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus atrophaeus/ halotolerans/ inaquosorum/ mojavensis/ spizizenii/ subtilis/ vallismortis

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus beijingensis

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus beringensis

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus cabrialesii/ halotolerans/ inaquosorum/ mojavensis/ spizizenii/ stercoris/ subtilis/ tequilensis

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus cereus

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus cereus group

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus cereus group Type 1

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus cereus group Type 2

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus circulans

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus clausii

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus coagulans

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus cytotoxicus

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus endophyticus

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus farraginis

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus firmus

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus flexus

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus galactosidilyticus

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus gibsonii

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus halosaccharovorans

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus halotolerans/mojavensis/subtilis/tequilensis

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus horneckiae

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus idriensis

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus infantis

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus lentus

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus licheniformis

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus luti

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus megaterium

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus mycoides

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus oleronius

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus paranthracis

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus pumilus

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus ruris

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus simplex

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus sporothermodurans

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus spp.

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

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Bacillus spp. Type 1

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus spp. Type 2

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus subtilis

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus subtilis/amyloliquefaciens/vallismortis

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus tropicus

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus velezensis

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacillus weihenstephanensis

Bacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Bacterial ID pending

Identification in progress.

Bergeyella spp.

Bergeyella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit the oral and nasal cavities of dogs and cats.

Bhargavaea beijingensis

Bhargavaea species are gram-positive, non-spore forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are members of the family Planococcaceae. Bhargavaea species have been isolated from coastal sands and deep-sea sediments.

Bhargavaea cecembensis

Bhargavaea species are gram-positive, non-spore forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are members of the family Planococcaceae. Bhargavaea species have been isolated from coastal sands and deep-sea sediments.

Bifidobacterium spp.

Bifidobacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria found in the intestinal tracts of mammals.

Blastococcus saxobsidens

Blastococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria isolated from stones.

Blastococcus spp.

Blastococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria isolated from stones.

Blastomonas spp.

Blastomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from water.

Blastomonas ursincola

Blastomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from water.

Brachybacterium conglomeratum/ paraconglomeratum

Brachybacterium species are gram-positive, spherical to rod-shaped bacteria which can found in the environment, foods, and animals.

Brachybacterium faecium

Brachybacterium species are gram-positive, spherical to rod-shaped bacteria which can found in the environment, foods, and animals.

Brachybacterium spp.

Brachybacterium species are gram-positive, spherical to rod-shaped bacteria which can found in the environment, foods, and animals.

Brevibacillus borstelensis

Brevibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Brevibacillus brevis

Brevibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Brevibacillus invocatus

Brevibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Brevibacillus parabrevis

Brevibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Brevibacillus spp.

Brevibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Brevibacterium casei

Brevibacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are part of normal human flora. They can also be isolated from soil, water, and various foods, particularly dairy products.

Brevibacterium epidermidis

Brevibacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are part of normal human flora. They can also be isolated from soil, water, and various foods, particularly dairy products.

Brevibacterium iodinum

Brevibacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are part of normal human flora. They can also be isolated from soil, water, and various foods, particularly dairy products.

Brevibacterium linens

Brevibacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are part of normal human flora. They can also be isolated from soil, water, and various foods, particularly dairy products.

Brevibacterium luteolum

Brevibacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are part of normal human flora. They can also be isolated from soil, water, and various foods, particularly dairy products.

Brevibacterium pityocampae

Brevibacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are part of normal human flora. They can also be isolated from soil, water, and various foods, particularly dairy products.

Brevibacterium sanguinis

Brevibacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are part of normal human flora. They can also be isolated from soil, water, and various foods, particularly dairy products.

Brevibacterium spp.

Brevibacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are part of normal human flora. They can also be isolated from soil, water, and various foods, particularly dairy products.

Brevundimonas albigilva

Brevundimonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that were formerly classified within the genus Pseudomonas. They inhabit environmental sources such as water, soil, and plant surfaces, including fruits and vegetables.

Brevundimonas aurantiaca/ intermedia/ mediterranea/ nasdae/ vesicularis

Brevundimonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that were formerly classified within the genus Pseudomonas. They inhabit environmental sources such as water, soil, and plant surfaces, including fruits and vegetables.

Brevundimonas diminuta

Brevundimonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that were formerly classified within the genus Pseudomonas. They inhabit environmental sources such as water, soil, and plant surfaces, including fruits and vegetables.

Brevundimonas intermedia/nasdae/vesicularis

Brevundimonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that were formerly classified within the genus Pseudomonas. They inhabit environmental sources such as water, soil, and plant surfaces, including fruits and vegetables.

Brevundimonas spp.

Brevundimonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that were formerly classified within the genus Pseudomonas. They inhabit environmental sources such as water, soil, and plant surfaces, including fruits and vegetables.

Brevundimonas subvibrioides

Brevundimonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that were formerly classified within the genus Pseudomonas. They inhabit environmental sources such as water, soil, and plant surfaces, including fruits and vegetables.

Brevundimonas vesicularis

Brevundimonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that were formerly classified within the genus Pseudomonas. They inhabit environmental sources such as water, soil, and plant surfaces, including fruits and vegetables.

Brochothrix spp.

Brochothrix species are gram-positive, rod-shaped shaped bacteria that are associated with meat and meat product spoilage.

Budvicia aquatica

Budvicia aquatica is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium found in fresh water sources including brooks, rivers, and well water.

Burkholderia ambifaria

Burkholderia species (B. cepacia complex) are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that belong to a complex of 18 distinct species that are difficult to differentiate from one another. They are found in water, soil, rhizospheres, and in and on plants, including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments and their innate antimicrobial resistance, these organisms have become particularly problematic in healthcare settings..

Burkholderia anthina

Burkholderia species (B. cepacia complex) are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that belong to a complex of 18 distinct species that are difficult to differentiate from one another. They are found in water, soil, rhizospheres, and in and on plants, including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments and their innate antimicrobial resistance, these organisms have become particularly problematic in healthcare settings..

Burkholderia cenocepacia

Burkholderia species (B. cepacia complex) are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that belong to a complex of 18 distinct species that are difficult to differentiate from one another. They are found in water, soil, rhizospheres, and in and on plants, including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments and their innate antimicrobial resistance, these organisms have become particularly problematic in healthcare settings..

Burkholderia cepacia

Burkholderia species (B. cepacia complex) are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that belong to a complex of 18 distinct species that are difficult to differentiate from one another. They are found in water, soil, rhizospheres, and in and on plants, including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments and their innate antimicrobial resistance, these organisms have become particularly problematic in healthcare settings..

Burkholderia contaminans

Burkholderia species (B. cepacia complex) are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that belong to a complex of 18 distinct species that are difficult to differentiate from one another. They are found in water, soil, rhizospheres, and in and on plants, including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments and their innate antimicrobial resistance, these organisms have become particularly problematic in healthcare settings..

Burkholderia diffusa

Burkholderia species (B. cepacia complex) are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that belong to a complex of 18 distinct species that are difficult to differentiate from one another. They are found in water, soil, rhizospheres, and in and on plants, including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments and their innate antimicrobial resistance, these organisms have become particularly problematic in healthcare settings..

Burkholderia dolosa

Burkholderia species (B. cepacia complex) are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that belong to a complex of 18 distinct species that are difficult to differentiate from one another. They are found in water, soil, rhizospheres, and in and on plants, including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments and their innate antimicrobial resistance, these organisms have become particularly problematic in healthcare settings..

Burkholderia fungorum

Burkholderia species (B. cepacia complex) are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that belong to a complex of 18 distinct species that are difficult to differentiate from one another. They are found in water, soil, rhizospheres, and in and on plants, including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments and their innate antimicrobial resistance, these organisms have become particularly problematic in healthcare settings..

Burkholderia gladioli

Burkholderia species (B. cepacia complex) are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that belong to a complex of 18 distinct species that are difficult to differentiate from one another. They are found in water, soil, rhizospheres, and in and on plants, including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments and their innate antimicrobial resistance, these organisms have become particularly problematic in healthcare settings..

Burkholderia lata

Burkholderia species (B. cepacia complex) are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that belong to a complex of 18 distinct species that are difficult to differentiate from one another. They are found in water, soil, rhizospheres, and in and on plants, including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments and their innate antimicrobial resistance, these organisms have become particularly problematic in healthcare settings..

Burkholderia multivorans

Burkholderia species (B. cepacia complex) are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that belong to a complex of 18 distinct species that are difficult to differentiate from one another. They are found in water, soil, rhizospheres, and in and on plants, including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments and their innate antimicrobial resistance, these organisms have become particularly problematic in healthcare settings..

Burkholderia pyrrocinia

Burkholderia species (B. cepacia complex) are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that belong to a complex of 18 distinct species that are difficult to differentiate from one another. They are found in water, soil, rhizospheres, and in and on plants, including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments and their innate antimicrobial resistance, these organisms have become particularly problematic in healthcare settings..

Burkholderia spp.

Burkholderia species (B. cepacia complex) are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that belong to a complex of 18 distinct species that are difficult to differentiate from one another. They are found in water, soil, rhizospheres, and in and on plants, including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments and their innate antimicrobial resistance, these organisms have become particularly problematic in healthcare settings..

Burkholderia stabilis

Burkholderia species (B. cepacia complex) are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that belong to a complex of 18 distinct species that are difficult to differentiate from one another. They are found in water, soil, rhizospheres, and in and on plants, including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments and their innate antimicrobial resistance, these organisms have become particularly problematic in healthcare settings..

Burkholderia vietnamiensis

Burkholderia species (B. cepacia complex) are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that belong to a complex of 18 distinct species that are difficult to differentiate from one another. They are found in water, soil, rhizospheres, and in and on plants, including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments and their innate antimicrobial resistance, these organisms have become particularly problematic in healthcare settings..


Caballeronia concitans

Caballeronia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in the environment in soil and water.

Caballeronia spp.

Caballeronia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in the environment in soil and water.

Caballeronia zhejiangensis

Caballeronia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in the environment in soil and water.

Carnobacterium viridans

Carnobacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that can be found in seawater, dairy, fish and meat products.

Caulobacter spp.

Caulobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in fresh water lakes and streams.

Caulobacter vibrioides

Caulobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in fresh water lakes and streams.

Cellulomonas cellasea

Cellulomonas species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit soil and sludge.

Cellulomonas spp.

Cellulomonas species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit soil and sludge.

Cellulomonas uda

Cellulomonas species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit soil and sludge.

Cellulosimicrobium cellulans

Cellulosimicrobium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that have been isolated from soil, grass cuttings, decaying plant materials and sewage facilities.

Cellulosimicrobium spp.

Cellulosimicrobium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that have been isolated from soil, grass cuttings, decaying plant materials and sewage facilities.

Chromobacterium violaceum

Chromobacterium violaceum is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that is a common inhabitant of soil and water in tropical and subtropical areas.

Chryseobacterium camelliae

Chryseobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria typically found in soil and plants.

Chryseobacterium hispalense

Chryseobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria typically found in soil and plants.

Chryseobacterium hominis

Chryseobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria typically found in soil and plants.

Chryseobacterium indologenes

Chryseobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria typically found in soil and plants.

Chryseobacterium nepalense

Chryseobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria typically found in soil and plants.

Chryseobacterium shandongense

Chryseobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria typically found in soil and plants.

Chryseobacterium spp.

Chryseobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria typically found in soil and plants.

Citricoccus spp.

Citricoccus species are gram-positive, spherical shaped bacteria found in water, soil, and on human skin.

Citricoccus zhacaiensis

Citricoccus species are gram-positive, spherical shaped bacteria found in water, soil, and on human skin.

Citrobacter amalonaticus

Citrobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. They are widely distributed on plants and in soil, water, and the intestines of humans and animals.

Citrobacter amalonaticus/farmeri

Citrobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. They are widely distributed on plants and in soil, water, and the intestines of humans and animals.

Citrobacter braakii

Citrobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. They are widely distributed on plants and in soil, water, and the intestines of humans and animals.

Citrobacter farmeri

Citrobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. They are widely distributed on plants and in soil, water, and the intestines of humans and animals.

Citrobacter freundii

Citrobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. They are widely distributed on plants and in soil, water, and the intestines of humans and animals.

Citrobacter koseri

Citrobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. They are widely distributed on plants and in soil, water, and the intestines of humans and animals.

Citrobacter spp.

Citrobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. They are widely distributed on plants and in soil, water, and the intestines of humans and animals.

Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp.

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Coagulase-positive Staphylococcus spp.

Coagulase-positive staphylococci (CPS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. S. aureus is the most common CPS; additional species include S. lugdunensis and S. schleiferi.

Cohnella spp.

Cohnella species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria which have been isolated from water, plants, and soil.

Comamonas aquatica

Comamonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria. They are ubiquitous in the environment and have been isolated from soil, water, sludge, and hospital settings.

Comamonas spp.

Comamonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria. They are ubiquitous in the environment and have been isolated from soil, water, sludge, and hospital settings.

Comamonas testosteroni

Comamonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria. They are ubiquitous in the environment and have been isolated from soil, water, sludge, and hospital settings.

Corynebacterium accolens

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium afermentans

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium afermentans/ ihumii

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium amycolatum

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium appendicis

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium aurimucosum

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium aurimucosum/ minutissimum/ singulare

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium bovis

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium coyleae

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium durum

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium freneyi

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium genitalium

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium glucuronolyticum

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium gottingense

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium imitans

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium jeikeium

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium kroppenstedtii

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals

Corynebacterium kutscheri

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium lehmanniae

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium lipophiloflavum

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium lipophiloflavum/ sanguinis

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium macginleyi

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium massiliense

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium meitnerae

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium mucifaciens

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium mucifaciens/ureicelerivorans

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium pilbarense

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium propinquum

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium renale

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium sanguinis

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium simulans

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium spp.

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium stationis

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium striatum

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium tapiri

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium tuberculostearicum

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium ulcerans

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium urealyticum

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Corynebacterium xerosis

Corynebacterium species are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals.

Coryneform bacillus

Coryneform bacilli are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals. Other coryneform bacilli have been found in the inanimate environment, e.g. dairy products, plants, soil, and activated sludge. Coryneforms are a large group and include genera such as Corynebacterium, Dermabacter, Brevibacterium, Microbacterium, and Cellulomonas.

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Coryneform bacillus Type 1

Coryneform bacilli are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals. Other coryneform bacilli have been found in the inanimate environment, e.g. dairy products, plants, soil, and activated sludge. Coryneforms are a large group and include genera such as Corynebacterium, Dermabacter, Brevibacterium, Microbacterium, and Cellulomonas.

Coryneform bacillus Type 2

Coryneform bacilli are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals. Other coryneform bacilli have been found in the inanimate environment, e.g. dairy products, plants, soil, and activated sludge. Coryneforms are a large group and include genera such as Corynebacterium, Dermabacter, Brevibacterium, Microbacterium, and Cellulomonas.

Coryneform bacillus Type 3

Coryneform bacilli are gram-positive, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria. Many species are part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes in humans and mammals. Other coryneform bacilli have been found in the inanimate environment, e.g. dairy products, plants, soil, and activated sludge. Coryneforms are a large group and include genera such as Corynebacterium, Dermabacter, Brevibacterium, Microbacterium, and Cellulomonas.

Cronobacter dublinensis

Cronobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the family Enterobacteriaceae. These species have been found in dry foods, such as infant formula, powdered milk, and starches as well as in wastewater.

Cronobacter muytjensii

Cronobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the family Enterobacteriaceae. These species have been found in dry foods, such as infant formula, powdered milk, and starches as well as in wastewater.

Cronobacter spp.

Cronobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the family Enterobacteriaceae. These species have been found in dry foods, such as infant formula, powdered milk, and starches as well as in wastewater.

Cupriavidus pauculus

Cupriavidus species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in water, soil, the rhizosphere, and in and on plants including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments, these organisms have become particularly problematic in health care settings.

Cupriavidus spp.

Cupriavidus species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in water, soil, the rhizosphere, and in and on plants including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments, these organisms have become particularly problematic in health care settings.

Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens

Curtobacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed plant pathogens found in the soil.

Curtobacterium pusillum

Curtobacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed plant pathogens found in the soil.

Curtobacterium spp.

Curtobacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria which are widely distributed plant pathogens found in the soil.

Cutibacterium avidum

Cutibacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are part of the normal coryneform flora of the human skin.

Cutibacterium spp.

Cutibacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are part of the normal coryneform flora of the human skin.

Cytobacillus horneckiae

Cytobacillus (formerly Bacillus) species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature.

Cytobacillus kochii

Cytobacillus (formerly Bacillus) species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature.

Cytobacillus spp.

Cytobacillus (formerly Bacillus) species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature.


Deinococcus spp.

Deinococcus species are large, gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are highly resistant to radiation and heat.

Deinococcus wulumuqiensis

Deinococcus species are large, gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are highly resistant to radiation and heat.

Delftia acidovorans

Delftia acidovorans is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium with a world-wide distribution. It can be found in water, soil, the rhizosphere, and in and on plants including fruits and vegetables.

Delftia spp.

Delftia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria with a world-wide distribution. They can be found in water, soil, the rhizosphere, and in and on plants including fruits and vegetables.

Dermabacter hominis

Dermabacter hominis is a gram-positive, spherical to rod-shaped bacterium that is part of the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes of human and other mammals.

Dermacoccus barathri

Dermacoccus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria commonly found on the skin of humans and mammals.

Dermacoccus nishinomiyaensis

Dermacoccus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria commonly found on the skin of humans and mammals.

Dermacoccus spp.

Dermacoccus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria commonly found on the skin of humans and mammals.

Dietzia cinnamea

Dietzia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are members of a group of bacteria known as actinomycetes. These bacteria are widely distributed in the environment and are associated with the decomposition of plant material.

Dietzia spp.

Dietzia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are members of a group of bacteria known as actinomycetes. These bacteria are widely distributed in the environment and are associated with the decomposition of plant material.

Dietzia timorensis

Dietzia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are members of a group of bacteria known as actinomycetes. These bacteria are widely distributed in the environment and are associated with the decomposition of plant material.

Dolosigranulum pigrum

Dolosigranulum species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that have been isolated from humans.

Dolosigranulum spp.

Dolosigranulum species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that have been isolated from humans.

Domibacillus indicus

Domibacillus species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that have been found in marine sediments. They are related to Bacillus species.

Domibacillus spp.

Domibacillus species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that have been found in marine sediments. They are related to Bacillus species.


Edwardsiella spp.

Edwardsiella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are primarily fish pathogens.

Elizabethkingia meningoseptica

Elizabethkingia meningoseptica (formerly Chryseobacterium meningoseptica) is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that can be isolated from soil, plants, foodstuffs, and water sources, including those in hospitals.

Elizabethkingia miricola

Elizabethkingia miricola is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that was first isolated from condensation water on the Mir space station. It has also been found in clinical samples from the respiratory and urinary tracts.

Empedobacter brevis

Empedobacter brevis is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium found in soil, plants, foodstuffs, and water sources, including those in hospitals.

Enteractinococcus spp.

Enteractinococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that have been found in water and animal feces.

Enterobacter aerogenes

Enterobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Enterobacter asburiae

Enterobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Enterobacter cancerogenus

Enterobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Enterobacter cloacae

Enterobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Enterobacter cowanii

Enterobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Enterobacter gergoviae

Enterobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Enterobacter hormaechei

Enterobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Enterobacter pulveris

Enterobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Enterobacter spp.

Enterobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Enterobacterales spp.

Enterobacterales species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria commonly found in the intestinal tracts of animals, resulting in their wide distribution in soil, water, and sewage.

Enterobacteriaceae

Enterobacteriaceae is a family of gram-negative, non-spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria.

Enterococcus avium

Enterococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are found in soil, food, water, and as normal flora of the gastro- and genitourinary tracts of animals, birds, and humans.

Enterococcus casseliflavus

Enterococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are found in soil, food, water, and as normal flora of the gastro- and genitourinary tracts of animals, birds, and humans.

Enterococcus cecorum

Enterococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are found in soil, food, water, and as normal flora of the gastro- and genitourinary tracts of animals, birds, and humans.

Enterococcus columbae

Enterococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are found in soil, food, water, and as normal flora of the gastro- and genitourinary tracts of animals, birds, and humans.

Enterococcus durans

Enterococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are found in soil, food, water, and as normal flora of the gastro- and genitourinary tracts of animals, birds, and humans.

Enterococcus faecalis

Enterococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are found in soil, food, water, and as normal flora of the gastro- and genitourinary tracts of animals, birds, and humans.

Enterococcus faecium

Enterococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are found in soil, food, water, and as normal flora of the gastro- and genitourinary tracts of animals, birds, and humans.

Enterococcus gallinarum

Enterococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are found in soil, food, water, and as normal flora of the gastro- and genitourinary tracts of animals, birds, and humans.

Enterococcus hirae

Enterococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are found in soil, food, water, and as normal flora of the gastro- and genitourinary tracts of animals, birds, and humans.

Enterococcus mundtii

Enterococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are found in soil, food, water, and as normal flora of the gastro- and genitourinary tracts of animals, birds, and humans.

Enterococcus raffinosus

Enterococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are found in soil, food, water, and as normal flora of the gastro- and genitourinary tracts of animals, birds, and humans.

Enterococcus saccharolyticus

Enterococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are found in soil, food, water, and as normal flora of the gastro- and genitourinary tracts of animals, birds, and humans.

Enterococcus spp.

Enterococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are found in soil, food, water, and as normal flora of the gastro- and genitourinary tracts of animals, birds, and humans.

Erwinia gerundensis

Erwinia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are part of the Enterobacteriaceae family. They are frequently pathogenic to plants.

Erwinia rhapontici

Erwinia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are part of the Enterobacteriaceae family. They are frequently pathogenic to plants.

Erwinia spp.

Erwinia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are part of the Enterobacteriaceae family. They are frequently pathogenic to plants.

Erwinia tracheiphila

Erwinia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are part of the Enterobacteriaceae family. They are frequently pathogenic to plants.

Erwiniaceae

The Erwiniaceae family are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are frequently pathogenic to plants.

Escherichia coli

Escherichia coli is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. It is considered a normal inhabitant of the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals.

Escherichia hermannii

E. hermannii is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. It is considered a normal inhabitant of the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals and has been found in water, soil, and food.

Exiguobacterium acetylicum

Exiguobacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria. These organisms have been isolated from extreme environments, such as glacial ice and hot springs, and from other diverse sources such as food processing plants and soil.

Exiguobacterium aestuarii/ marinum/ profundum

Exiguobacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria. These organisms have been isolated from extreme environments, such as glacial ice and hot springs, and from other diverse sources such as food processing plants and soil.

Exiguobacterium aurantiacum

Exiguobacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria. These organisms have been isolated from extreme environments, such as glacial ice and hot springs, and from other diverse sources such as food processing plants and soil.

Exiguobacterium indicum

Exiguobacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria. These organisms have been isolated from extreme environments, such as glacial ice and hot springs, and from other diverse sources such as food processing plants and soil.

Exiguobacterium spp.

Exiguobacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria. These organisms have been isolated from extreme environments, such as glacial ice and hot springs, and from other diverse sources such as food processing plants and soil.


Facklamia hominis

Facklamia species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria isolated from human clinical specimens.

Facklamia spp.

Facklamia species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria isolated from human clinical specimens.

Ferdinandcohnia humi

Ferdinandcohnia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in a variety of environments, such as soil, rice fields, human stool, air in caves and hypersaline lakes.

Ferdinandcohnia sinesaloumensis

Ferdinandcohnia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in a variety of environments, such as soil, rice fields, human stool, air in caves and hypersaline lakes.

Ferdinandcohnia spp.

Ferdinandcohnia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in a variety of environments, such as soil, rice fields, human stool, air in caves and hypersaline lakes.

Fictibacillus arsenicus

Fictibacillus species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are related to Bacillus. They have been found in industrial waste, metal ores, freshwater, marine sediments and soil.

Fictibacillus barbaricus

Fictibacillus species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are related to Bacillus. They have been found in industrial waste, metal ores, freshwater, marine sediments and soil.

Fictibacillus spp.

Fictibacillus species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are related to Bacillus. They have been found in industrial waste, metal ores, freshwater, marine sediments and soil.

Flavobacterium oncorhynchi/ plurextorum

Flavobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in soil and water. They are primarily pathogens of fish.

Flavobacterium spp.

Flavobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in soil and water. They are primarily pathogens of fish.

Franconibacter spp.

Franconibacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in dried food ingredients. They are related to Cronobacter and Enterobacter species.

Fusobacterium nucleatum

Fusobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the human mouth and gastrointestinal tract.


Gemella spp.

Gemella species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are part of the normal human flora of the oral cavity and upper respiratory tract.

Geobacillus spp.

Geobacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that have been found in a variety of environments including hot-springs, soil, and food manufacturing plants.. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Geobacillus thermodenitrificans

Geobacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that have been found in a variety of environments including hot-springs, soil, and food manufacturing plants.. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Geobacillus thermoglucosidasius

Geobacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that have been found in a variety of environments including hot-springs, soil, and food manufacturing plants.. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Georgenia satyanarayanai

Georgenia species are gram-positive, filamentous, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from various soils.

Georgenia spp.

Georgenia species are gram-positive, filamentous, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from various soils.

Gluconobacter cerinus

Gluconobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria. They prefer sugar-rich environments and have been found as a spoilage organism in beer and fruit.

Gluconobacter spp.

Gluconobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria. They prefer sugar-rich environments and have been found as a spoilage organism in beer and fruit.

Glutamicibacter arilaitensis

Glutamicibacter species are gram-positive, spherical to rod- shaped bacteria commonly found in soil, water, and air.

Glutamicibacter spp.

Glutamicibacter species are gram-positive, spherical to rod- shaped bacteria commonly found in soil, water, and air.

Gordonia aichiensis/ otitidis/ sputi

Gordonia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria typically found in soil and aquatic habitats.

Gordonia alkanivorans

Gordonia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria typically found in soil and aquatic habitats.

Gordonia bronchialis

Gordonia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria typically found in soil and aquatic habitats.

Gordonia hongkongensis/ lacunae/ terrae

Gordonia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria typically found in soil and aquatic habitats.

Gordonia polyisoprenivorans

Gordonia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria typically found in soil and aquatic habitats.

Gordonia polyisoprenivorans/ otitidis

Gordonia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria typically found in soil and aquatic habitats.

Gordonia spp.

Gordonia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria typically found in soil and aquatic habitats.

Gordonia sputi

Gordonia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria typically found in soil and aquatic habitats.

Gordonia terrae

Gordonia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria typically found in soil and aquatic habitats.

Gottfriedia spp.

Gottfriedia species are gram-positive or gram-variable, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species.

Gracilibacillus spp.

Gracilibacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria typically found in salty environments.


Haematobacter massiliensis

Haematobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from human blood and wound infections.

Haematobacter spp.

Haematobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from human blood and wound infections.

Hafnia alvei

Hafnia alvei is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. It inhabits the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Halalkalibacterium halodurans

Halalkalibacterium species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from soil.

Halalkalibacterium spp.

Halalkalibacterium species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from soil.

Hazenella spp.

Hazenella species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that have been isolated from clinical blood specimens. They belong to a group of organisms found primarily in the environment.

Herbaspirillum huttiense

Herbaspirillum species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit the soil around plant roots. They are also found in water, including ground and well water.

Herbaspirillum spp.

Herbaspirillum species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit the soil around plant roots. They are also found in water, including ground and well water.

Herminiimonas contaminans

Herminiimonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from diverse environments such as spring and mineral waters, an industrial wastewater treatment plant contaminated with arsenic, lichen-colonized rock, and glacial ice.

Herminiimonas spp.

Herminiimonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from diverse environments such as spring and mineral waters, an industrial wastewater treatment plant contaminated with arsenic, lichen-colonized rock, and glacial ice.


Intrasporangium (Monashia) flavum

Instrasporangium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria isolated from mangrove soil.

Isoptericola nanjingensis

Isoptericola species are gram-positive, rod/cocci-shaped bacteria found in soil.

Isoptericola spp.

Isoptericola species are gram-positive, rod/cocci-shaped bacteria found in soil.


Janibacter hoylei

Janibacter species are gram-positive, non-spore-forming, rod or spherical-shaped bacteria isolated from water, insects, fruit, and marine sediments.

Janibacter indicus

Janibacter species are gram-positive, non-spore-forming, rod or spherical-shaped bacteria isolated from water, insects, fruit, and marine sediments.

Janibacter melonis

Janibacter species are gram-positive, non-spore-forming, rod or spherical-shaped bacteria isolated from water, insects, fruit, and marine sediments.

Janibacter spp.

Janibacter species are gram-positive, non-spore-forming, rod or spherical-shaped bacteria isolated from water, insects, fruit, and marine sediments.

Jeotgalicoccus aerolatus

Jeotgalicoccus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are widespread in the environment.

Jeotgalicoccus halotolerans

Jeotgalicoccus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are widespread in the environment.


Kaistella treverensis

Kaistella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria typically found in soil and plants.

Kalamiella piersonii

Kalamiella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria. Kalamiella piersonii was first isolated from the environment of the International Space Station.

Kalamiella spp.

Kalamiella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria. Kalamiella piersonii was first isolated from the environment of the International Space Station.

Kerstersia gyiorum

Kerstersia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found widely distributed in nature.

Kerstersia spp.

Kerstersia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found widely distributed in nature.

Kineococcus rhizosphaerae

Kineococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria isolated from soil.

Kineococcus spp.

Kineococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria isolated from soil.

Kitasatospora spp.

Kitasatospora species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which belong to the actinomycete family. They are typically isolated from soil.

Klebsiella oxytoca

Klebsiella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. They are widely distributed in the environment and are part of the normal flora of the intestinal tracts of humans and animals.

Klebsiella pneumoniae

Klebsiella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. They are widely distributed in the environment and are part of the normal flora of the intestinal tracts of humans and animals.

Klebsiella spp.

Klebsiella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. They are widely distributed in the environment and are part of the normal flora of the intestinal tracts of humans and animals.

Kluyvera ascorbata

Kluyvera species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that have been recovered from a variety of foods, water, and animals (snails and slugs).

Kluyvera cryocrescens

Kluyvera species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that have been recovered from a variety of foods, water, and animals (snails and slugs).

Kluyvera intermedia

Kluyvera species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that have been recovered from a variety of foods, water, and animals (snails and slugs).

Kluyvera spp.

Kluyvera species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that have been recovered from a variety of foods, water, and animals (snails and slugs).

Knoellia spp.

Knoellia species are gram-positive, non-sporeforming, irregular rod or coccoid bacteria isolated from soil and air.

Kocuria arsenatis/ rhizophila/ tytonis

Kocuria species (formerly Micrococcus) are gram-positive spherical bacteria. They are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals.

Kocuria carniphila

Kocuria species (formerly Micrococcus) are gram-positive spherical bacteria. They are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals.

Kocuria kristinae

Kocuria species (formerly Micrococcus) are gram-positive spherical bacteria. They are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals.

Kocuria oceani

Kocuria species (formerly Micrococcus) are gram-positive spherical bacteria. They are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals.

Kocuria oceani/ turfanensis

Kocuria species (formerly Micrococcus) are gram-positive spherical bacteria. They are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals.

Kocuria palustris

Kocuria species (formerly Micrococcus) are gram-positive spherical bacteria. They are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals.

Kocuria rhizophila

Kocuria species (formerly Micrococcus) are gram-positive spherical bacteria. They are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals.

Kocuria rosea

Kocuria species (formerly Micrococcus) are gram-positive spherical bacteria. They are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals.

Kocuria salsicia

Kocuria species (formerly Micrococcus) are gram-positive spherical bacteria. They are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals.

Kocuria spp.

Kocuria species (formerly Micrococcus) are gram-positive spherical bacteria. They are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals.

Kocuria turfanensis

Kocuria species (formerly Micrococcus) are gram-positive spherical bacteria. They are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals.

Kocuria varians

Kocuria species (formerly Micrococcus) are gram-positive spherical bacteria. They are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals.

Kosakonia cowanii

Kosakonia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria related to Enterobacter species that have been isolated from plants.

Kosakonia spp.

Kosakonia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria related to Enterobacter species that have been isolated from plants.

Kroppenstedtia pulmonis

Kroppenstedtia species are gram-positive, filamentous bacteria isolated from environmental sources, including soil, buildings, humidifiers, and fresh and salt water and as well as from foods.

Kroppenstedtia spp.

Kroppenstedtia species are gram-positive, filamentous bacteria isolated from environmental sources, including soil, buildings, humidifiers, and fresh and salt water and as well as from foods.

Kytococcus sedentarius

Kytococcus species (formerly Micrococcus) are gram-positive spherical bacteria. They are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals.


Labedella spp.

Labedella species are gram-positive, non-spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from seaweed and other plant material.

Lactobacillus acidophilus

Lactobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are common flora of the skin and digestive tracts of humans and animals.

Lactobacillus brevis

Lactobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are common flora of the skin and digestive tracts of humans and animals.

Lactobacillus buchneri

Lactobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are common flora of the skin and digestive tracts of humans and animals.

Lactobacillus collinoides

Lactobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are common flora of the skin and digestive tracts of humans and animals.

Lactobacillus crispatus

Lactobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are common flora of the skin and digestive tracts of humans and animals.

Lactobacillus curvatus

Lactobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are common flora of the skin and digestive tracts of humans and animals.

Lactobacillus delbrueckii

Lactobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are common flora of the skin and digestive tracts of humans and animals.

Lactobacillus fermentum

Lactobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are common flora of the skin and digestive tracts of humans and animals.

Lactobacillus helveticus

Lactobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are common flora of the skin and digestive tracts of humans and animals.

Lactobacillus iners

Lactobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are common flora of the skin and digestive tracts of humans and animals.

Lactobacillus ingluviei

Lactobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are common flora of the skin and digestive tracts of humans and animals.

Lactobacillus jensenii

Lactobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are common flora of the skin and digestive tracts of humans and animals.

Lactobacillus johnsonii

Lactobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are common flora of the skin and digestive tracts of humans and animals.

Lactobacillus paracasei

Lactobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are common flora of the skin and digestive tracts of humans and animals.

Lactobacillus pentosus

Lactobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are common flora of the skin and digestive tracts of humans and animals.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus

Lactobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are common flora of the skin and digestive tracts of humans and animals.

Lactobacillus sakei

Lactobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are common flora of the skin and digestive tracts of humans and animals.

Lactobacillus spp.

Lactobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are common flora of the skin and digestive tracts of humans and animals.

Lactococcus garvieae

Lactococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that do not normally colonize humans. They are used extensively in the dairy industry to generate fermented products such as yogurt, cheese, and sour cream.

Lactococcus lactis

Lactococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that do not normally colonize humans. They are used extensively in the dairy industry to generate fermented products such as yogurt, cheese, and sour cream.

Lactococcus raffinolactis

Lactococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that do not normally colonize humans. They are used extensively in the dairy industry to generate fermented products such as yogurt, cheese, and sour cream.

Lactococcus spp.

Lactococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that do not normally colonize humans. They are used extensively in the dairy industry to generate fermented products such as yogurt, cheese, and sour cream.

Leclercia adecarboxylata

Leclercia adecarboxylata is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that has been recovered from a variety of foods, water, and animals (snails and slugs).

Lederbergia spp.

Lederbergia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species. They are of environmental origin and can form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants.

Leifsonia aquatica

Leifsonia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that have been recovered from fresh water.

Leifsonia spp.

Leifsonia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that have been recovered from fresh water.

Lelliottia amnigena

Lelliottia amnigena is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that was previously a member of the genus, Enterobacter. Enterobacter species inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Lelliottia spp.

Lelliottia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from decaying vegetation and water.

Lentibacillus spp.

Lentibacillus species are gram-variable, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria primarily found in halophilic environments.

Leuconostoc carnosum

Leuconostoc species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. They are associated with fermentation in foodstuffs such as sourdough, sauerkraut, and wine.

Leuconostoc lactis

Leuconostoc species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. They are associated with fermentation in foodstuffs such as sourdough, sauerkraut, and wine.

Leuconostoc mesenteroides

Leuconostoc species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. They are associated with fermentation in foodstuffs such as sourdough, sauerkraut, and wine.

Leuconostoc spp.

Leuconostoc species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. They are associated with fermentation in foodstuffs such as sourdough, sauerkraut, and wine.

Limnobacter spp.

Limnobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in water and soil.

Limnobacter thiooxidans

Limnobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in water and soil.

Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria species are gram-positive, rod shaped bacteria which are found in soil, water, decaying vegetation, and animal feces.

Listeria species

Listeria species are gram-positive, rod shaped bacteria which are found in soil, water, decaying vegetation, and animal feces.

Luteimonas aestuarii

Luteimonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria typically found in marine environments and soil.

Luteimonas spp.

Luteimonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria typically found in marine environments and soil.

Lysinibacillus fusiformis

Lysinibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that can sometimes stain gram-negative. They are ubiquitous in nature and form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Lysinibacillus odysseyi

Lysinibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that can sometimes stain gram-negative. They are ubiquitous in nature and form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Lysinibacillus sphaericus

Lysinibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that can sometimes stain gram-negative. They are ubiquitous in nature and form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Lysobacter soli

Lysobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that have been isolated from soil and water.

Lysobacter spp.

Lysobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that have been isolated from soil and water.


Macrococcus bovicus

Macrococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria related to Staphylococcus. They are typically found on animal skin in food, such as meat and milk.

Macrococcus caseolyticus

Macrococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria related to Staphylococcus. They are typically found on animal skin in food, such as meat and milk.

Macrococcus spp.

Macrococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria related to Staphylococcus. They are typically found on animal skin in food, such as meat and milk.

Massilia brevitalea

Massilia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that colonize the roots of many types of plants

Massilia haematophila

Massilia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that colonize the roots of many types of plants.

Massilia spp.

Massilia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that colonize the roots of many types of plants.

Massilia suwonensis

Massilia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that colonize the roots of many types of plants.

Massilia timonae

Massilia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that colonize the roots of many types of plants.

Massilia yuzhufengensis

Massilia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that colonize the roots of many types of plants.

Mesobacillus foraminis

Mesobacillus species are gram-positive or gram-variable, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria found in a wide variety of environments including water, soil, plants, and animals.

Mesobacillus jeotgali/selenatarsenatis/thioparans

Mesobacillus species are gram-positive or gram-variable, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria found in a wide variety of environments including water, soil, plants, and animals.

Mesobacillus persicus

Mesobacillus species are gram-positive or gram-variable, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria found in a wide variety of environments including water, soil, plants, and animals.

Mesobacillus spp.

Mesobacillus species are gram-positive or gram-variable, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria found in a wide variety of environments including water, soil, plants, and animals.

Mesobacillus subterraneus

Mesobacillus species are gram-positive or gram-variable, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria found in a wide variety of environments including water, soil, plants, and animals.

Mesorhizobium spp.

Mesorhizobium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in soil where they form symbiotic root nodules with plants.

Metabacillus galliciensis

Metabacillus species are gram-positive or gram-variable, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species that can be found in water and soil.

Metabacillus halosaccharovorans

Metabacillus species are gram-positive or gram-variable, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species that can be found in water and soil.

Metabacillus halosaccharovorans/niabensis

Metabacillus species are gram-positive or gram-variable, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species that can be found in water and soil.

Metabacillus litoralis

Metabacillus species are gram-positive or gram-variable, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species that can be found in water and soil.

Metabacillus niabensis

Metabacillus species are gram-positive or gram-variable, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species that can be found in water and soil.

Metabacillus spp.

Metabacillus species are gram-positive or gram-variable, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species that can be found in water and soil.

Methylobacterium aquaticum

Methylobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that occur mostly on vegetation but may also be found in the hospital environment. Tap water has been implicated as a possible agent of transmission in this environment.

Methylobacterium brachiatum

Methylobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that occur mostly on vegetation but may also be found in the hospital environment. Tap water has been implicated as a possible agent of transmission in this environment.

Methylobacterium fujisawaense

Methylobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that occur mostly on vegetation but may also be found in the hospital environment. Tap water has been implicated as a possible agent of transmission in this environment.

Methylobacterium mesophilicum

Methylobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that occur mostly on vegetation but may also be found in the hospital environment. Tap water has been implicated as a possible agent of transmission in this environment.

Methylobacterium radiotolerans

Methylobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that occur mostly on vegetation but may also be found in the hospital environment. Tap water has been implicated as a possible agent of transmission in this environment.

Methylobacterium rhodesianum

Methylobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that occur mostly on vegetation but may also be found in the hospital environment. Tap water has been implicated as a possible agent of transmission in this environment.

Methylobacterium spp.

Methylobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that occur mostly on vegetation but may also be found in the hospital environment. Tap water has been implicated as a possible agent of transmission in this environment.

Methylorubrum extorquens

Methylorubrum species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are common in soil and on surfaces of leaves and other plant parts.

Methylorubrum populi

Methylorubrum species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are common in soil and on surfaces of leaves and other plant parts.

Methylorubrum rhodesianum/salsuginis

Methylorubrum species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are common in soil and on surfaces of leaves and other plant parts.

Methylorubrum spp.

Methylorubrum species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are common in soil and on surfaces of leaves and other plant parts.

Methylorubrum zatmanii

Methylorubrum species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are common in soil and on surfaces of leaves and other plant parts.

Microbacterium aurum

Microbacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the environment (soil, sludge) and in hospitals.

Microbacterium enclense/proteolyticum/testaceum

Microbacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the environment (soil, sludge) and in hospitals.

Microbacterium flavescens

Microbacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the environment (soil, sludge) and in hospitals.

Microbacterium flavescens/laevaniformans

Microbacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the environment (soil, sludge) and in hospitals.

Microbacterium hydrothermale

Microbacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the environment (soil, sludge) and in hospitals.

Microbacterium immunditiarum

Microbacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the environment (soil, sludge) and in hospitals.

Microbacterium invictum

Microbacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the environment (soil, sludge) and in hospitals.

Microbacterium lacticum

Microbacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the environment (soil, sludge) and in hospitals.

Microbacterium laevaniformans

Microbacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the environment (soil, sludge) and in hospitals.

Microbacterium liquefaciens

Microbacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the environment (soil, sludge) and in hospitals.

Microbacterium liquefaciens/ maritypicum/ oxydans

Microbacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the environment (soil, sludge) and in hospitals.

Microbacterium oryzae

Microbacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the environment (soil, sludge) and in hospitals.

Microbacterium oxydans

Microbacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the environment (soil, sludge) and in hospitals.

Microbacterium paludicola

Microbacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the environment (soil, sludge) and in hospitals.

Microbacterium paraoxydans

Microbacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the environment (soil, sludge) and in hospitals.

Microbacterium spp.

Microbacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the environment (soil, sludge) and in hospitals.

Microbacterium testaceum

Microbacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the environment (soil, sludge) and in hospitals.

Microbacterium trichothecenolyticum

Microbacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the environment (soil, sludge) and in hospitals.

Micrococcaceae

Micrococcaceae is a family of gram-positive, spherical bacteria that inhabit the air and skin. It includes genera such as Micrococcus and Kocuria.

Micrococcales

Micrococcales is a taxonomic suborder of gram-positive, coccoid to rod-shaped bacteria in the phylum Actinobacteria. They are found in the environment and on human/animal skin.

Micrococcus cohnii

Micrococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals. They are carried on the skin of most (~96%) people, with M. luteus being the predominant species. Animal and dairy products are considered secondary sources.

Micrococcus endophyticus

Micrococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals. They are carried on the skin of most (~96%) people, with M. luteus being the predominant species. Animal and dairy products are considered secondary sources.

Micrococcus endophyticus

Micrococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals. They are carried on the skin of most (~96%) people, with M. luteus being the predominant species. Animal and dairy products are considered secondary sources.

Micrococcus flavus

Micrococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals. They are carried on the skin of most (~96%) people, with M. luteus being the predominant species. Animal and dairy products are considered secondary sources.

Micrococcus luteus

Micrococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals. They are carried on the skin of most (~96%) people, with M. luteus being the predominant species. Animal and dairy products are considered secondary sources.

Micrococcus lylae

Micrococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals. They are carried on the skin of most (~96%) people, with M. luteus being the predominant species. Animal and dairy products are considered secondary sources.

Micrococcus spp.

Micrococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals. They are carried on the skin of most (~96%) people, with M. luteus being the predominant species. Animal and dairy products are considered secondary sources.

Micrococcus terreus

Micrococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals. They are carried on the skin of most (~96%) people, with M. luteus being the predominant species. Animal and dairy products are considered secondary sources.

Micrococcus/Kocuria spp.

Micrococcus and Kocuria species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals. They are carried on the skin of most (~96%) people, with M. luteus being the predominant species. Animal and dairy products are considered secondary sources.

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Micrococcus/Kocuria spp. Type 1

Micrococcus and Kocuria species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals. They are carried on the skin of most (~96%) people, with M. luteus being the predominant species. Animal and dairy products are considered secondary sources.

Micrococcus/Kocuria spp. Type 2

Micrococcus and Kocuria species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria which are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals. They are carried on the skin of most (~96%) people, with M. luteus being the predominant species. Animal and dairy products are considered secondary sources.

Micromonospora spp.

Micromonospora species are gram-positive, oval-shaped, spore-forming bacteria commonly found in soil, freshwater, and marine environments.

Microvirga spp.

Microvirga species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in soil.

Microvirga terrae

Microvirga species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in soil.

Mixta calida

Mixta species are gram-negative, rod/spherical-shaped bacteria that are found in association with plants, humans, and food products.

Mixta spp.

Mixta species are gram-negative, rod/spherical-shaped bacteria that are found in association with plants, humans, and food products.

Modestobacter spp.

Modestobacter species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from various soil environments.

Moraxella atlantae

Moraxella species are gram-negative, coccobacillary-shaped bacteria that are normal flora of the mucous membranes covering the nose, throat, and respiratory tract of humans. They may also colonize the skin.

Moraxella bovis

Moraxella species are gram-negative, coccobacillary-shaped bacteria that are normal flora of the mucous membranes covering the nose, throat, and respiratory tract of humans. They may also colonize the skin.

Moraxella catarrhalis

Moraxella species are gram-negative, coccobacillary-shaped bacteria that are normal flora of the mucous membranes covering the nose, throat, and respiratory tract of humans. They may also colonize the skin.

Moraxella caviae

Moraxella species are gram-negative, coccobacillary-shaped bacteria that are normal flora of the mucous membranes covering the nose, throat, and respiratory tract of humans. They may also colonize the skin.

Moraxella lacunata

Moraxella species are gram-negative, coccobacillary-shaped bacteria that are normal flora of the mucous membranes covering the nose, throat, and respiratory tract of humans. They may also colonize the skin.

Moraxella nonliquefaciens

Moraxella species are gram-negative, coccobacillary-shaped bacteria that are normal flora of the mucous membranes covering the nose, throat, and respiratory tract of humans. They may also colonize the skin.

Moraxella osloensis

Moraxella species are gram-negative, coccobacillary-shaped bacteria that are normal flora of the mucous membranes covering the nose, throat, and respiratory tract of humans. They may also colonize the skin.

Moraxella spp.

Moraxella species are gram-negative, coccobacillary-shaped bacteria that are normal flora of the mucous membranes covering the nose, throat, and respiratory tract of humans. They may also colonize the skin.

Morganella morganii

Morganella morganii is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. This organism inhabits the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Mycetocola spp.

Mycetocola species are gram-positive, non-spore-forming, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria commonly found in mushrooms.

Mycetocola spp.

Mycetocola species are gram-positive, non-spore-forming, irregular, rod-shaped bacteria commonly found in mushrooms.

Mycobacterium abscessus

Mycobacterium species are gram-positive/gram-variable, rod-shaped bacteria. Environmental strains are commonly isolated from soil and water and can survive chlorination in municipal water systems.

Mycobacterium abscessus/ chelonae

Mycobacterium species are gram-positive/gram-variable, rod-shaped bacteria. Environmental strains are commonly isolated from soil and water and can survive chlorination in municipal water systems.

Mycobacterium avium

Mycobacterium species are gram-positive/gram-variable, rod-shaped bacteria. Environmental strains are commonly isolated from soil and water and can survive chlorination in municipal water systems.

Mycobacterium chelonae

Mycobacterium species are gram-positive/gram-variable, rod-shaped bacteria. Environmental strains are commonly isolated from soil and water and can survive chlorination in municipal water systems.

Mycobacterium fortuitum

Mycobacterium species are gram-positive/gram-variable, rod-shaped bacteria. Environmental strains are commonly isolated from soil and water and can survive chlorination in municipal water systems.

Mycobacterium goodii

Mycobacterium species are gram-positive/gram-variable, rod-shaped bacteria. Environmental strains are commonly isolated from soil and water and can survive chlorination in municipal water systems.

Mycobacterium gordonae

Mycobacterium species are gram-positive/gram-variable, rod-shaped bacteria. Environmental strains are commonly isolated from soil and water and can survive chlorination in municipal water systems.

Mycobacterium immunogenum

Mycobacterium species are gram-positive/gram-variable, rod-shaped bacteria. Environmental strains are commonly isolated from soil and water and can survive chlorination in municipal water systems.

Mycobacterium intracellulare ssp chimaera

Mycobacterium species are gram-positive/gram-variable, rod-shaped bacteria. Environmental strains are commonly isolated from soil and water and can survive chlorination in municipal water systems.

Mycobacterium mucogenicum

Mycobacterium species are gram-positive/gram-variable, rod-shaped bacteria. Environmental strains are commonly isolated from soil and water and can survive chlorination in municipal water systems.

Mycobacterium neoaurum

Mycobacterium species are gram-positive/gram-variable, rod-shaped bacteria. Environmental strains are commonly isolated from soil and water and can survive chlorination in municipal water systems.

Mycobacterium nonchromogenicum

Mycobacterium species are gram-positive/gram-variable, rod-shaped bacteria. Environmental strains are commonly isolated from soil and water and can survive chlorination in municipal water systems.

Mycobacterium spp.

Mycobacterium species are gram-positive/gram-variable, rod-shaped bacteria. Environmental strains are commonly isolated from soil and water and can survive chlorination in municipal water systems.

Mycobacteroides abscessus

Mycobacteroides (formerly Mycobacterium) species are gram-positive/gram-variable, rod-shaped bacteria. Environmental strains are commonly isolated from soil and water and can survive chlorination in municipal water systems.

Mycolicibacterium mucogenicum

Mycolicibacterium (formerly Mycobacterium) species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in the environment.

Mycolicibacterium phocaicum

Mycolicibacterium (formerly Mycobacterium) species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in the environment.

Mycolicibacterium spp.

Mycolicibacterium (formerly Mycobacterium) species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in the environment.

Mycolicibacterium wolinskyi

Mycolicibacterium (formerly Mycobacterium) species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in the environment.

Myroides odoratimimus

Myroides species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit soil and water.

Myroides spp.

Myroides species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit soil and water.


Neisseria mucosa

Neisseria species are gram-negative spherical to coccobacillary bacteria. Strains not belonging to the species gonorrhoeae or meningitidis, are normal inhabitants of the upper respiratory tracts of humans and animals.

Neisseria mucosa/sicca

Neisseria species are gram-negative spherical to coccobacillary bacteria. Strains not belonging to the species gonorrhoeae or meningitidis, are normal inhabitants of the upper respiratory tracts of humans and animals.

Neisseria sicca

Neisseria species are gram-negative spherical to coccobacillary bacteria. Strains not belonging to the species gonorrhoeae or meningitidis, are normal inhabitants of the upper respiratory tracts of humans and animals.

Neisseria spp.

Neisseria species are gram-negative spherical to coccobacillary bacteria. Strains not belonging to the species gonorrhoeae or meningitidis, are normal inhabitants of the upper respiratory tracts of humans and animals.

Neisseria subflava

Neisseria species are gram-negative spherical to coccobacillary bacteria. Strains not belonging to the species gonorrhoeae or meningitidis, are normal inhabitants of the upper respiratory tracts of humans and animals.

Neisseria weaveri

Neisseria weaveri is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that is part of the oral flora of dogs.

Neobacillus jeddahensis

Neobacillus species are gram-positive or gram-variable, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species.

Neobacillus niacini

Neobacillus species are gram-positive or gram-variable, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species.

Neobacillus novalis

Neobacillus species are gram-positive or gram-variable, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species.

Neobacillus spp.

Neobacillus species are gram-positive or gram-variable, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species.

Neomicrococcus aestuarii

Neomicrococcus species are gram-positive, non-spore forming, ovoid to short rod-shaped bacteria found on human/animal skin, soil, and water.

Neomicrococcus spp.

Neomicrococcus species are gram-positive, non-spore forming, ovoid to short rod-shaped bacteria found on human/animal skin, soil, and water.

Niallia nealsonii

Niallia species are gram-positive or gram-variable, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species that have been found in the air and aquatic environments.

Nissabacter archeti

Nissabacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are part of the Enterobacteriaceae family. They can be found in the intestinal tracts of humans and other animals as well as in water and soil.

Nissabacter spp.

Nissabacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are part of the Enterobacteriaceae family. They can be found in the intestinal tracts of humans and other animals as well as in water and soil.

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Nocardia arthritidis

Nocardia species are gram-positive, branching, rod-shaped bacteria. They are found worldwide in soil that is rich in organic matter.

Nocardia beijingensis

Nocardia species are gram-positive, branching, rod-shaped bacteria. They are found worldwide in soil that is rich in organic matter.

Nocardia spp.

Nocardia species are gram-positive, branching, rod-shaped bacteria. They are found worldwide in soil that is rich in organic matter.

Nocardioides perillae

Nocardioides species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria found in standing water, decaying plants, and soil.

Nocardioides spp.

Nocardioides species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria found in standing water, decaying plants, and soil.

Nocardiopsis spp.

Nocardiopsis species are gram-positive, filamentous bacteria commonly found in soil.

Nosocomiicoccus ampullae

Nosocomiicoccus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria first isolated from hospital environments. They are able to grow in high salinity.

Nosocomiicoccus spp.

Nosocomiicoccus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria first isolated from hospital environments. They are able to grow in high salinity.

Noviherbaspirillum spp.

Noviherbaspirillum species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from air and oil-contaminated soil samples.

Novosphingobium spp.

Novosphingobium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in a wide range of ecological habitats.


Oceanobacillus caeni

Oceanobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria that are related to Bacillus species. They have been found on the skin of rainbow trout and on oceanic sediment.

Oceanobacillus kimchii

Oceanobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria that are related to Bacillus species. They have been found on the skin of rainbow trout and on oceanic sediment.

Oceanobacillus massiliensis

Oceanobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria that are related to Bacillus species. They have been found on the skin of rainbow trout and on oceanic sediment.

Oceanobacillus oncorhynchi

Oceanobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria that are related to Bacillus species. They have been found on the skin of rainbow trout and on oceanic sediment.

Oceanobacillus picturae

Oceanobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria that are related to Bacillus species. They have been found on the skin of rainbow trout and on oceanic sediment.

Oceanobacillus profundus

Oceanobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria that are related to Bacillus species. They have been found on the skin of rainbow trout and on oceanic sediment.

Ochrobactrum anthropi

Ochrobactrum anthropi is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium. It has been isolated from various environmental sources such as polluted soil, water, plants, nematodes, insects, animals, and humans.

Ochrobactrum grignonense

Ochrobactrum species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in a wide variety of environments including water, soil, plants, and animals.

Ochrobactrum intermedium

Ochrobactrum species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in a wide variety of environments including water, soil, plants, and animals.

Ochrobactrum spp.

Ochrobactrum species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in a wide variety of environments including water, soil, plants, and animals.

Oerskovia turbata

Oerskovia turbata is a gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria found in the soil.

Okibacterium spp.

Okibacterium species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria related to coryneform bacilli. They are environmental organisms associated with plants.

Oligella spp.

Oligella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit the human urinary tract.

Oligella ureolytica

Oligella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit the human urinary tract.

Oligella urethralis

Oligella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit the human urinary tract.

Ornithinibacillus contaminans

Ornithinibacillus species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are members of the family Bacillaceae, which includes Bacillus species. They are widely distributed in the environment.

Ornithinibacillus scapharcae

Ornithinibacillus species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are members of the family Bacillaceae, which includes Bacillus species. They are widely distributed in the environment.

Orrella dioscoreae

Orrella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from plants.

Oxalobacteraceae

Oxalobacteraceae is a family of gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria. Various members of the family are found in soil, water, and plant habitats. Some species are plant pathogens.


Paenarthrobacter spp.

Paenarthrobacter species are gram-positive cocci mostly isolated from soil and some water environments.

Paenibacillus alvei

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus assamensis

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus azoreducens

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus barcinonensis

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus barengoltzii

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus barengoltzii/phoenicis

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus camelliae

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus cineris

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus cookii

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus dendritiformis

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus doosanensis

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus durus

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus glucanolyticus

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus humicus

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus lactis

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus lautus

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus macerans

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus nanensis

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus pabuli

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus pasadenensis

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus polymyxa

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus provencensis

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus spp.

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus terreus

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus timonensis

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus typhae

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus validus

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Paenibacillus woosongensis

Paenibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Pandoraea apista

Pandoraea species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit soil, fresh and salt water.

Pandoraea pneumonica

Pandoraea species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit soil, fresh and salt water.

Pandoraea spp.

Pandoraea species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit soil, fresh and salt water.

Pannonibacter phragmitetus

Pannonibacter phragmitetus is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium used in bioreactors for detoxing heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic compounds.

Pantoea agglomerans

Pantoea species (formerly Enterobacter) are gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Pantoea ananatis

Pantoea species (formerly Enterobacter) are gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Pantoea brenneri

Pantoea species (formerly Enterobacter) are gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Pantoea dispersa

Pantoea species (formerly Enterobacter) are gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Pantoea eucrina

Pantoea species (formerly Enterobacter) are gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Pantoea septica

Pantoea species (formerly Enterobacter) are gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Pantoea spp.

Pantoea species (formerly Enterobacter) are gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Pantoea vagans

Pantoea species (formerly Enterobacter) are gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments

Parabacteroides merdae

Parabacteroides species are gram-negative, non-spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria found in the intestinal tract of humans and animals.

Parabacteroides spp.

Parabacteroides species are gram-negative, non-spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria found in the intestinal tract of humans and animals.

Paraburkholderia fungorum

Paraburkholderia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from soil, water, and plants.

Paraburkholderia spp.

Paraburkholderia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from soil, water, and plants.

Paracoccus aestaurii/ carotinifaciens/ haeundaensis/ marcusii

Paracoccus species are gram-negative, spherical to rod-shaped bacteria found naturally in soil and brines.

Paracoccus spp.

Paracoccus species are gram-negative, spherical to rod-shaped bacteria found naturally in soil and brines.

Paracoccus yeei

Paracoccus species are gram-negative, spherical to rod-shaped bacteria found naturally in soil and brines.

Pasteurella aerogenes

Pasturella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that colonize the nasal and oral cavities of animals and humans.

Pasteurella canis

Pasturella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that colonize the nasal and oral cavities of animals and humans.

Pasteurella multocida

Pasturella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that colonize the nasal and oral cavities of animals and humans.

Pasteurella pneumotropica

Pasturella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that colonize the nasal and oral cavities of animals and humans.

Pasteurella spp.

Pasturella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that colonize the nasal and oral cavities of animals and humans.

Patulibacter spp.

Patulibacter species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria found in soil environments.

Pectobacterium spp.

Pectobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are pathogenic to plants.

Pedobacter spp.

Pedobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that have been primarily isolated from soil.

Pedococcus bigeumensis

Pedococcus bigeumensis is a gram-positive, cocci-shaped bacteria isolated from soil.

Phyllobacterium myrsinacearum

Phyllobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from plant material.

Phyllobacterium spp.

Phyllobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from plant material.

Pigmentiphaga spp.

Pigmentiphaga species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria. They have been found on human skin, floral nectar, tree sap, stream sediment, arboreal frogs, and soil.

Planctomonas deserti

Planctomonas species are gram-positive, irregular coccoid-shaped bacteria isolated from soil.

Planctomonas spp.

Planctomonas species are gram-positive, irregular coccoid-shaped bacteria isolated from soil.

Planococcaceae

Planococcaceae is a family of gram-variable, spore-forming and non-spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are related to Bacillus. Various species have been found in the environment and as normal flora of humans and animals.

Planococcus chinensis

Planococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that have been isolated from marine environments.

Planococcus spp.

Planococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that have been isolated from marine environments.

Planomicrobium koreense

Planomicrobium species are gram-positive, non-spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in sea water, marine clams, shrimps, and prawns.

Planomicrobium spp.

Planomicrobium species are gram-positive, non-spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in sea water, marine clams, shrimps, and prawns.

Plantibacter flavus

Plantibacter species are gram-positive, non-spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria which have been isolated from plants.

Pluralibacter spp.

Pluralibacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that have been isolated from soil, water, sewage, cosmetic products, and packed foods.

Pontibacter spp.

Pontibacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which occupy a vast array of habitats including soil, marine, and freshwater environments.

Ponticoccus gilvus

Ponticoccus gilvus is a gram-positive, spherical bacterium isolated from marine environments.

Priestia aryabhatti/ megaterium

Priestia species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria found in diverse locations, such as soil, feces, upper atmosphere, inner tissues of cotton plants, and sea sediment.

Priestia endophytica

Priestia species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria found in diverse locations, such as soil, feces, upper atmosphere, inner tissues of cotton plants, and sea sediment.

Priestia spp.

Priestia species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria found in diverse locations, such as soil, feces, upper atmosphere, inner tissues of cotton plants, and sea sediment.

Probable Mycobacteria

Mycobacterium species are gram-positive/gram-variable, rod-shaped bacteria. Environmental strains are commonly isolated from soil and water and can survive chlorination in municipal water systems. Identification not performed per customer request.

Propionibacterium acnes

Propionibacterium species are gram-positive, non-spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are normal flora of the human skin and gastrointestinal tract.

Propionibacterium granulosum

Propionibacterium species are gram-positive, non-spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are normal flora of the human skin and gastrointestinal tract.

Propionibacterium spp.

Propionibacterium species are gram-positive, non-spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are normal flora of the human skin and gastrointestinal tract.

Proteus mirabilis

Proteus species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Proteus spp.

Proteus species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Proteus vulgaris

Proteus species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Proteus vulgaris group/ penneri

Proteus species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Providencia alcalifaciens

Providencia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Providencia rettgeri

Providencia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Providencia rustigianii

Providencia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Providencia spp.

Providencia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Providencia stuartii

Providencia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, as well as a wide variety of environmental niches, including water, sewage, soil, food, and hospital environments.

Pseudescherichia spp.

Pseudescherichia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria related to E. coli.

Pseudescherichia vulneris

Pseudescherichia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria related to E. coli.

Pseudocitrobacter spp.

Pseudocitrobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. These organisms have been isolated from human fecal samples.

Pseudoclavibacter helvolus

Pseudoclavibacter species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from soil, activated sludge, and fish fillet samples.

Pseudoclavibacter spp.

Pseudoclavibacter species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from soil, activated sludge, and fish fillet samples.

Pseudoglutamicibacter cumminsii

Pseudoglutamicibacter species are gram-positive, spherical to rod- shaped bacteria commonly found in soil.

Pseudoglutamicibacter spp.

Pseudoglutamicibacter species are gram-positive, spherical to rod- shaped bacteria commonly found in soil.

Pseudogracilibacillus spp.

Pseudogracilibacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria. They have been isolated from plant roots, soil, and marine biofilm.

Pseudomonas (Stenotrophomonas) beteli/ geniculata/ hibiscicola / Stenotrophomoas lactitubi/ maltophilia

Stenotrophomonas spp. are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria widely distributed in nature.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that can be readily isolated from moist environments, such as sink drains, fresh vegetables, river water, and even antiseptic solutions. It survives well in domestic environments (e.g., swimming pools, water slides, hot tubs, whirlpools, contact lens solution, sponges), and hospital environments (e.g., sinks, showers, respiratory equipment).

Pseudomonas alcaligenes

Pseudomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are ubiquitous in soil and water. They prefer moist environments but can tolerate a variety of physical conditions. They are able to proliferate at cool temperatures and are responsible for the spoilage of dairy products. Some species are plant pathogens.

Pseudomonas anguilliseptica

Pseudomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are ubiquitous in soil and water. They prefer moist environments but can tolerate a variety of physical conditions. They are able to proliferate at cool temperatures and are responsible for the spoilage of dairy products. Some species are plant pathogens.

Pseudomonas chlororaphis

Pseudomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are ubiquitous in soil and water. They prefer moist environments but can tolerate a variety of physical conditions. They are able to proliferate at cool temperatures and are responsible for the spoilage of dairy products. Some species are plant pathogens.

Pseudomonas citronellolis

Pseudomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are ubiquitous in soil and water. They prefer moist environments but can tolerate a variety of physical conditions. They are able to proliferate at cool temperatures and are responsible for the spoilage of dairy products. Some species are plant pathogens.

Pseudomonas fluorescens

Pseudomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are ubiquitous in soil and water. They prefer moist environments but can tolerate a variety of physical conditions. They are able to proliferate at cool temperatures and are responsible for the spoilage of dairy products. Some species are plant pathogens.

Pseudomonas fluorescens group

Pseudomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are ubiquitous in soil and water. They prefer moist environments but can tolerate a variety of physical conditions. They are able to proliferate at cool temperatures and are responsible for the spoilage of dairy products. Some species are plant pathogens.

Pseudomonas fragi

Pseudomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are ubiquitous in soil and water. They prefer moist environments but can tolerate a variety of physical conditions. They are able to proliferate at cool temperatures and are responsible for the spoilage of dairy products. Some species are plant pathogens.

Pseudomonas fulva

Pseudomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are ubiquitous in soil and water. They prefer moist environments but can tolerate a variety of physical conditions. They are able to proliferate at cool temperatures and are responsible for the spoilage of dairy products. Some species are plant pathogens.

Pseudomonas japonica

Pseudomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are ubiquitous in soil and water. They prefer moist environments but can tolerate a variety of physical conditions. They are able to proliferate at cool temperatures and are responsible for the spoilage of dairy products. Some species are plant pathogens.

Pseudomonas luteola

Pseudomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are ubiquitous in soil and water. They prefer moist environments but can tolerate a variety of physical conditions. They are able to proliferate at cool temperatures and are responsible for the spoilage of dairy products. Some species are plant pathogens.

Pseudomonas mosselii

Pseudomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are ubiquitous in soil and water. They prefer moist environments but can tolerate a variety of physical conditions. They are able to proliferate at cool temperatures and are responsible for the spoilage of dairy products. Some species are plant pathogens.

Pseudomonas nitroreducens

Pseudomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are ubiquitous in soil and water. They prefer moist environments but can tolerate a variety of physical conditions. They are able to proliferate at cool temperatures and are responsible for the spoilage of dairy products. Some species are plant pathogens.

Pseudomonas oleovorans

Pseudomonas oleovorans is a gram-negative rod-shaped bacterium found in soil. It has also been isolated from oil-water emulsions used as lubricants and cooling agents in metalworking.

Pseudomonas oryzihabitans

Pseudomonas oryzihabitans is a gram-negative rod-shaped bacterium often recovered in moist hospital environments (e.g., respiratory therapy equipment).

Pseudomonas putida

Pseudomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are ubiquitous in soil and water. They prefer moist environments but can tolerate a variety of physical conditions. They are able to proliferate at cool temperatures and are responsible for the spoilage of dairy products. Some species are plant pathogens.

Pseudomonas reinekei

Pseudomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are ubiquitous in soil and water. They prefer moist environments but can tolerate a variety of physical conditions. They are able to proliferate at cool temperatures and are responsible for the spoilage of dairy products. Some species are plant pathogens.

Pseudomonas rhizosphaerae

Pseudomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are ubiquitous in soil and water. They prefer moist environments but can tolerate a variety of physical conditions. They are able to proliferate at cool temperatures and are responsible for the spoilage of dairy products. Some species are plant pathogens.

Pseudomonas spp.

Pseudomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are ubiquitous in soil and water. They prefer moist environments but can tolerate a variety of physical conditions. They are able to proliferate at cool temperatures and are responsible for the spoilage of dairy products. Some species are plant pathogens.

Pseudomonas stutzeri

Pseudomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are ubiquitous in soil and water. They prefer moist environments but can tolerate a variety of physical conditions. They are able to proliferate at cool temperatures and are responsible for the spoilage of dairy products. Some species are plant pathogens.

Pseudomonas syringae complex

Pseudomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are ubiquitous in soil and water. They prefer moist environments but can tolerate a variety of physical conditions. They are able to proliferate at cool temperatures and are responsible for the spoilage of dairy products. Some species are plant pathogens.

Pseudomonas viridiflava

Pseudomonas viridiflava is a florescent, gram-negative bacterium that is pathogenic to plants. It can also be found in soil.

Pseudomonas xanthomarina

Pseudomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which are ubiquitous in soil and water. They prefer moist environments but can tolerate a variety of physical conditions. They are able to proliferate at cool temperatures and are responsible for the spoilage of dairy products. Some species are plant pathogens.

Pseudonocardiaceae

Pseudonocardiaceae is a family of gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria which inhabit soil.

Pseudoxanthomonas mexicana

Pseudoxanthomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that have been isolated from soil, water, and human urine.

Pseudoxanthomonas spp.

Pseudoxanthomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that have been isolated from soil, water, and human urine.

Psychrobacillus insolitus

Psychrobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species. They are of environmental origin and can form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants.

Psychrobacillus psychrodurans

Psychrobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species. They are of environmental origin and can form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants.

Psychrobacillus soli

Psychrobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species. They are of environmental origin and can form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants.

Psychrobacillus spp.

Psychrobacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species. They are of environmental origin and can form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants.

Psychrobacter faecalis

Psychrobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in saline ecosystems, chilled meat and fish, and the upper respiratory tract of various animals.

Psychrobacter frigidicola

Psychrobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in saline ecosystems, chilled meat and fish, and the upper respiratory tract of various animals.

Psychrobacter immobilis

Psychrobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in saline ecosystems, chilled meat and fish, and the upper respiratory tract of various animals.

Psychrobacter phenylpyruvicus

Psychrobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in saline ecosystems, chilled meat and fish, and the upper respiratory tract of various animals.

Psychrobacter pulmonis

Psychrobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in saline ecosystems, chilled meat and fish, and the upper respiratory tract of various animals.

Psychrobacter spp.

Psychrobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in saline ecosystems, chilled meat and fish, and the upper respiratory tract of various animals.

Pueribacillus spp.

Pueribacillus species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria of environmental origin that are related to Bacillus species.


Qipengyuania algicida

Qipengyuania species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in marine environments.

Qipengyuania spp.

Qipengyuania species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in marine environments.

Quasibacillus thermotolerans

Quasibacillus thermotolerans is a gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacterium related to Bacillus species. The first known strain was isolated from a landfill.

Quasibacillus thermotolerans

Quasibacillus thermotolerans is a gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacterium related to Bacillus species. The first known strain was isolated from a landfill.


Rahnella aquatilis

Rahnella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which have been found in fresh water, soil, beetles, and snails.

Rahnella spp.

Rahnella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which have been found in fresh water, soil, beetles, and snails.

Ralstonia insidiosa

Ralstonia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in water, soil, the rhizosphere, and in and on plants including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments, these organisms have become particularly problematic in hospitals and health care settings.

Ralstonia mannitolilytica

Ralstonia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in water, soil, the rhizosphere, and in and on plants including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments, these organisms have become particularly problematic in hospitals and health care settings.

Ralstonia pickettii

Ralstonia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in water, soil, the rhizosphere, and in and on plants including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments, these organisms have become particularly problematic in hospitals and health care settings.

Ralstonia spp.

Ralstonia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in water, soil, the rhizosphere, and in and on plants including fruits and vegetables. They have a worldwide distribution and are widely recognized as phytopathogens. Because of their ability to survive in aqueous environments, these organisms have become particularly problematic in hospitals and health care settings.

Raoultella ornithinolytica

Raoultella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in aquatic environments.

Raoultella spp.

Raoultella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in aquatic environments.

Raoultella terrigena

Raoultella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in aquatic environments

Rathayibacter spp.

Rathayibacter species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit soil and cause disease in plants.

Rhizobium radiobacter

Rhizobium radiobacter (formerly Agrobacterium tumefaciens) is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium of leguminous plants. There are several species of Rhizobium and all are plant pathogens occurring worldwide.

Rhizobium spp.

Rhizobium species are gram-negative, non-spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that colonize the rhizopheric region of leguminous plants and symbiotically fix atmospheric nitrogen.

Rhodobacter spp.

Rhodobacter species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in fresh water.

Rhodococcus coprophilus

Rhodococcus species are gram-positive, spherical to rod-shaped bacteria. They can be isolated from soil and farm animals, as well as fresh and salt waters.

Rhodococcus corynebacterioides/ kroppenstedtii

Rhodococcus species are gram-positive, spherical to rod-shaped bacteria. They can be isolated from soil and farm animals, as well as fresh and salt waters.

Rhodococcus equi

Rhodococcus species are gram-positive, spherical to rod-shaped bacteria. They can be isolated from soil and farm animals, as well as fresh and salt waters.

Rhodococcus erythropolis

Rhodococcus species are gram-positive, spherical to rod-shaped bacteria. They can be isolated from soil and farm animals, as well as fresh and salt waters.

Rhodococcus opacus

Rhodococcus species are gram-positive, spherical to rod-shaped bacteria. They can be isolated from soil and farm animals, as well as fresh and salt waters.

Rhodococcus rhodochrous

Rhodococcus species are gram-positive, spherical to rod-shaped bacteria. They can be isolated from soil and farm animals, as well as fresh and salt waters.

Rhodococcus spp.

Rhodococcus species are gram-positive, spherical to rod-shaped bacteria. They can be isolated from soil and farm animals, as well as fresh and salt waters.

Robertmurraya andreesenii

Robertmurraya species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species.

Robertmurraya kyonggiensis

Robertmurraya species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species.

Robertmurraya siralis

Robertmurraya species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species.

Robertmurraya spp.

Robertmurraya species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria related to Bacillus species.

Roseomonas aerofrigidensis

Roseomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in soil and water. R. mucosa can be found as part of the skin microflora of humans.

Roseomonas aestuarii

Roseomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in soil and water. R. mucosa can be found as part of the skin microflora of humans.

Roseomonas cervicalis

Roseomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in soil and water. R. mucosa can be found as part of the skin microflora of humans.

Roseomonas gilardii

Roseomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in soil and water. R. mucosa can be found as part of the skin microflora of humans.

Roseomonas mucosa

Roseomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in soil and water. R. mucosa can be found as part of the skin microflora of humans.

Roseomonas radiodurans

Roseomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in soil and water. R. mucosa can be found as part of the skin microflora of humans.

Roseomonas rubra

Roseomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in soil and water. R. mucosa can be found as part of the skin microflora of humans.

Roseomonas wenyumeiae

Roseomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in soil and water. R. mucosa can be found as part of the skin microflora of humans.

Rossellomorea haikooensis

Rossellomorea species are gram-positive to gram-variable, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are related to Bacillus. They have been found mainly in marine environments.

Rothia aeria

Rothia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria which inhabit the oral cavity of humans.

Rothia dentocariosa

Rothia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria which inhabit the oral cavity of humans.

Rothia kristinae

Rothia kristinae (formerly Kocuria kristinae) are gram-positive spherical bacteria. They are widespread in nature and commonly found, along with coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., as normal flora on the skin of humans and mammals.

Rothia mucilaginosa

Rothia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria which inhabit the oral cavity of humans.

Rouxiella spp.

Rouxiella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria of the Enterobacteriaceae family. They have been found in soil and as contaminants of parenteral nutrition bags.

Rummeliibacillus spp.

Rummeliibacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria closely related to the Bacillus genus.

Rummeliibacillus stabekisii

Rummeliibacillus species are gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria closely related to the Bacillus genus.


Saccharopolyspora spp.

Saccharopolyspora species are gram‐positive, rod-shaped bacteria related to actinomycetes, whose main habitat is soil.

Salinicoccus spp.

Salinicoccus species are gram-positive cocci found in high salinity environments.

Salmonella enterica

Salmonella are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals. They can also be found in fecally contaminated food and water, which serve as vehicles for transmission of the organism.

Salmonella spp.

Salmonella are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals. They can also be found in fecally contaminated food and water, which serve as vehicles for transmission of the organism.

Serratia liquefaciens

Serratia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which belong to the Enterobacteriaceae family. They are widely distributed on plants, soil, water, and many other environmental substrates (vegetables, animals, dairy products, insects, birds).

Serratia marcescens

Serratia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which belong to the Enterobacteriaceae family. They are widely distributed on plants, soil, water, and many other environmental substrates (vegetables, animals, dairy products, insects, birds).

Serratia spp.

Serratia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which belong to the Enterobacteriaceae family. They are widely distributed on plants, soil, water, and many other environmental substrates (vegetables, animals, dairy products, insects, birds).

Shewanella putrefaciens

Shewanella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria found in fresh and salt water, sewage, and food. They are a normal component of the surface flora of fish and are implicated in fish spoilage.

Shigella spp.

Shigella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. Humans and other large primates are the only natural reservoirs.

Shouchella oshimensis

Shouchella species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from soil.

Shouchella spp.

Shouchella species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from soil.

Siccibacter turicensis

Siccibacter turicensis is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that was previously a member of the genus, Enterobacter. This organism was initially isolated from fruit powder.

Siminovitchia acidinfaciens

Siminovitchia species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in soil. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Siminovitchia spp.

Siminovitchia species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in soil. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Skermanella aerolata

Skermanella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that have been isolated from fresh water, sandy soil, air, and coal mines.

Skermanella spp.

Skermanella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that have been isolated from fresh water, sandy soil, air, and coal mines.

Solibacillus silvestris

Solibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Solibacillus spp.

Solibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Sphingobacterium daejeonense

Sphingobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in soil, water and on plants and foodstuffs. These organisms have the ability to survive in moist hospital environments.

Sphingobacterium multivorum

Sphingobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in soil, water and on plants and foodstuffs. These organisms have the ability to survive in moist hospital environments.

Sphingobacterium spiritivorum

Sphingobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in soil, water and on plants and foodstuffs. These organisms have the ability to survive in moist hospital environments.

Sphingobacterium spp.

Sphingobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in soil, water and on plants and foodstuffs. These organisms have the ability to survive in moist hospital environments.

Sphingobacterium thalpophilum

Sphingobacterium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in soil, water and on plants and foodstuffs. These organisms have the ability to survive in moist hospital environments.

Sphingobium spp.

Sphingobium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are commonly isolated from soil.

Sphingobium yanoikuyae

Sphingobium species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are commonly isolated from soil.

Sphingomonadales

Sphingomonadales is an order comprised of gram-negative bacteria.

Sphingomonas (Novosphingobium) lubricantis

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas (Novosphingobium) panipatense

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas (Novosphingobium) stygia

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas (Sphingobium) lactosutens

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas abaci

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas adhaesiva

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas desiccabilis

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas dokdonensis

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas endophytica

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas formosensis

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas hankookensis

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas hengshuiensis

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas leidyi

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas melonis

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas mucosissima

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas panni

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas paucimobilis

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas psychrolutea

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas spp.

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas trueperi

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sphingomonas yunnanensis

Sphingomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats as well as plant root systems and aqueous solutions.

Sporosarcina koreensis

Sporosarcina species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are related to members of the Bacillus genus. They are widely distributed in the soil.

Sporosarcina luteola

Sporosarcina luteola is a gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacterium that has been isolated from soy sauce production equipment. It is related to members of the Bacillus genus.

Sporosarcina spp.

Sporosarcina species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are related to members of the Bacillus genus. They are widely distributed in the soil.

Sporosarcina thermotolerans

Sporosarcina species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are related to members of the Bacillus genus. They are widely distributed in the soil.

Staphylococcus arlettae

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus aureus

Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive, spherical bacterium that can be isolated as normal flora of the human anterior nares and throat.

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Staphylococcus auricularis

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus capitis

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus caprae

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus caprae/capitis

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus carnosus

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus chromogenes

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus cohnii

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus cohnii ssp cohnii

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus cohnii ssp urealyticus

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus condimenti

Staphylococcus species are gram-positive spherical bacteria. They are major habitats of the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus delphini

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus epidermidis

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus equorum

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus gallinarum

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus hominis

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus hyicus

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus intermedius

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus kloosii

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus lentus

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus lugdunensis

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus pasteuri

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus petrasii

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus pettenkoferi

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus pseudintermedius

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus saccharolyticus

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus saprophyticus

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus schleiferi

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus sciuri

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus simulans

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus spp.

Staphylococcus species are gram-positive spherical bacteria. They are major habitats of the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

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Staphylococcus succinus

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus vitulinus

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus warneri

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Staphylococcus xylosus

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are gram-positive, spherical bacteria. The major habitats of CoNS are the skin and mucous membranes of mammals and birds. In humans, S. epidermidis is the most frequently isolated staphylococcal species colonizing the body surface.

Stenotrophomonas acidaminiphila

Stenotrophomonas acidaminiphila is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from industrial waste water in Mexico.

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that is widely distributed in nature, including moist environments, water, and on fruits and vegetables. It can survive in chlorinated water distribution networks.

Stenotrophomonas rhizophila

Stenotrophomonas rhizophila is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium which is ubiquitous in the rhizosphere, the region of soil around plant roots.

Stenotrophomonas spp.

Stenotrophomonas spp. are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria widely distributed in nature,

Streptococcus agalactiae

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus alactolyticus

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus anginosus

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus australis

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus bovis

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus canis

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus constellatus

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus cristatus

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus dysgalactiae

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus equi

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus gallolyticus

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus gordonii

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus hyointestinalis

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus hyovaginalis

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus infantarius

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus intermedius

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus mitis

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus mitis/oralis

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus mutans

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus oligofermentans

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus oralis

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus ovis

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus parasanguinis

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus parauberis

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus peroris

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus pluranimalium

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus porcinus

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus salivarius

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus salivarius ssp salivarius

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus salivarius ssp thermophilus

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus salivarius/ vestibularis

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus sanguinis

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus sobrinus

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus spp.

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus suis

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus thoraltensis

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus uberis

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptococcus vestibularis

Streptococcus species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria that are frequently found as commensals on the mucous membranes of humans, mammals, and fish. They may also be transient colonizers of the human skin.

Streptomyces albogriseolus

Streptomyces species are gram-positive, filamentous, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. They are most often associated with decomposing plant material.

Streptomyces chilikensis

Streptomyces species are gram-positive, filamentous, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. They are most often associated with decomposing plant material.

Streptomyces fenghuangensis

Streptomyces species are gram-positive, filamentous, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. They are most often associated with decomposing plant material.

Streptomyces fradiae

Streptomyces species are gram-positive, filamentous, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. They are most often associated with decomposing plant material.

Streptomyces griseus

Streptomyces species are gram-positive, filamentous, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. They are most often associated with decomposing plant material.

Streptomyces kunmingensis

Streptomyces species are gram-positive, filamentous, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. They are most often associated with decomposing plant material.

Streptomyces neyagawaensis

Streptomyces species are gram-positive, filamentous, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. They are most often associated with decomposing plant material.

Streptomyces olivaceus/pactum

Streptomyces species are gram-positive, filamentous, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. They are most often associated with decomposing plant material.

Streptomyces ramulosus

Streptomyces species are gram-positive, filamentous, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. They are most often associated with decomposing plant material.

Streptomyces rochei

Streptomyces species are gram-positive, filamentous, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. They are most often associated with decomposing plant material.

Streptomyces spinoverrucosus

Streptomyces species are gram-positive, filamentous, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. They are most often associated with decomposing plant material.

Streptomyces spp.

Streptomyces species are gram-positive, filamentous, rod-shaped bacteria that are widely distributed in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. They are most often associated with decomposing plant material.

Sutcliffiella cohnii

Sutcliffiella species are gram-positive, spore forming, rod-shaped bacteria found in soil and water.

Sutcliffiella spp.

Sutcliffiella species are gram-positive, spore forming, rod-shaped bacteria found in soil and water.


Terribacillus halophilus

Terribacillus species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are related to Bacillus, whose main habitat is soil.

Terribacillus spp.

Terribacillus species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are related to Bacillus, whose main habitat is soil.

Tsukamurella paurometabola

Tsukamurella species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from a broad range of environments such as soil, water, and sludge.

Tsukamurella spp.

Tsukamurella species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from a broad range of environments such as soil, water, and sludge.

Turicella otitidis

Turicella otitidis is a gram-positive, non-spore forming, rod-shaped bacterium isolated almost exclusively from ear exudates. It is closely related to Corynebacterium species.


Unidentifiable acid-fast bacillus

Unable to obtain an identification by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry; acid fast stain and morphology reported. Acid fast bacilli can include mycobacteria and some aerobic actinomycetes. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentifiable bacteria

Unable to obtain an identification by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry; This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentifiable gram-negative coccobacillus

Unable to obtain an identification by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentifiable gram-negative coccus

Unable to obtain an identification by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentifiable gram-negative rod

Unable to obtain an identification by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentifiable gram-negative rod Type 1

Unable to obtain an identification by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentifiable gram-negative rod Type 2

Unable to obtain an identification by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentifiable gram-positive coccus

Unable to obtain an identification by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentifiable gram-positive rod

Unable to obtain an identification by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentifiable gram-variable coccobacillus

Unable to obtain an identification by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentifiable gram-variable coccus

Unable to obtain an identification by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentifiable gram-variable rod

Unable to obtain an identification by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentified acid-fast bacillus

Acid fast stain and morphology reported. Acid fast bacilli can include mycobacteria and some aerobic actinomycetes. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentified bacteria

Bacteria that was unable to be further identified by the laboratory.

Unidentified gram-negative coccobacillus

Identification not performed per customer request; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentified gram-negative coccus

Identification not performed per customer request; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentified gram-negative rod

Identification not performed per customer request; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentified gram-positive catalase-negative coccus

Identification not performed per customer request; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentified gram-positive coccobacillus

Identification not performed per customer request; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentified gram-positive coccus

Identification not performed per customer request; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentified gram-positive rod

Identification not performed per customer request; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentified gram-variable coccobacillus

Identification not performed per customer request; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentified gram-variable coccus

Identification not performed per customer request; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unidentified gram-variable rod

Identification not performed per customer request; Gram stain reaction and morphology reported. This is not a definitive identification.

Unrecoverable bacteria

Bacteria that was unable to be further identified by the laboratory.

Unrecoverable gram-positive rod

Bacteria that was unable to be further identified by the laboratory.

Unrecoverable gram-variable rod

Bacteria that was unable to be further identified by the laboratory.

Ureibacillus massiliensis

Ureibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria found in soil.

Ureibacillus sinduriensis

Ureibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria found in soil.

Ureibacillus spp.

Ureibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria found in soil.


Validation bacteria - Do not use

This is for evidence of a new bacteria monograph added to LIMS.

Variovorax paradoxus

Variovorax species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria commonly found in soil and water.

Variovorax spp.

Variovorax species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria commonly found in soil and water.

Virgibacillus halodenitrificans

Virgibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Virgibacillus halophilus

Virgibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Virgibacillus pantothenticus

Virgibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Virgibacillus proomii

Virgibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Virgibacillus spp.

Virgibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.

Viridibacillus spp.

Viridibacillus species (formerly Bacillus) are gram-positive, or gram-variable, rod-shaped bacteria that are ubiquitous in nature. They form spores that are resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants. Dissemination of spores via aerosols and dust contributes to contamination of indoor environments.


Weeksella virosa

Weeksella virosa is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that has been found on the mucous membranes of humans and other warm-blooded animals.

Weeksellaceae

Weeksellaceae are a family of gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from a variety of environments. They include genera such as Chryseobacterium , Elizabethkingia, Empedobacter, Weeksella, and many others.

Weissella confusa

Weissella species are non-spore forming, gram-positive coccobacilli that are found in a wide range of habitats including raw milk, feces, fermented cereals, and vegetables.

Weissella paramesenteroides

Weissella species are non-spore forming, gram-positive coccobacilli that are found in a wide range of habitats including raw milk, feces, fermented cereals, and vegetables.

Weissella spp.

Weissella species are non-spore forming, gram-positive coccobacilli that are found in a wide range of habitats including raw milk, feces, fermented cereals, and vegetables.

Weizmannia spp.

Weizmannia species are gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are related to Bacillus species. They have been found in soil and are used in the food industry as additives and probiotics.

Williamsia muralis

Williamsia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that have been isolated from ocean and lake sediment.

Williamsia spp.

Williamsia species are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that have been isolated from ocean and lake sediment.


Xanthomonas spp.

Xanthomonas species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that can cause a wide variety of plant diseases, such as leaf spot.

Xenophilus aerolatus

Xenophilus species are Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that have been found in air and soil.

Xenophilus spp.

Xenophilus species are Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that have been found in air and soil.


Yersinia spp.

Yersinia species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the gastrointestinal tracts of many animal species and in soil and water.

Yimella lutea

Yimella species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria related to the Dermacoccaceae family. Organisms within this family have been found on human skin and in the environment.

Yimella spp.

Yimella species are gram-positive, spherical bacteria related to the Dermacoccaceae family. Organisms within this family have been found on human skin and in the environment.


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