Corynebacterium diphtheriae

A species of gram-positive, asporogenous bacteria in which three cultural types are recognized. These types (gravis, intermedius, and mitis) were originally given in accordance with the clinical severity of the cases from which the different strains were most frequently isolated. This species is the causative agent of DIPHTHERIA.

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Tree Number(s): B03.510.024.250.150, B03.510.460.400.400.200.150

MeSH Unique ID: D003353

Registry Number: txid1717

See Also:

• Diphtheria Toxin

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Organisms Category
Bacteria
Gram-Positive Bacteria
Actinobacteria
Corynebacterium
Corynebacterium diphtheriae

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Organisms Category
Bacteria
Gram-Positive Bacteria
Gram-Positive Rods
Gram-Positive Asporogenous Rods
Gram-Positive Asporogenous Rods, Irregular
Corynebacterium
Corynebacterium diphtheriae