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. 1988 Jan;26(1):142–143. doi: 10.1128/jcm.26.1.142-143.1988

Case report of an unclassified microaerophilic bacterium associated with gastroenteritis.

S Romero 1, J R Archer 1, M E Hamacher 1, S M Bologna 1, R F Schell 1
PMCID: PMC266222  PMID: 3343307

Abstract

An unusual microaerophilic gram-negative bacterium was isolated from the stools of two individuals presenting with chronic diarrhea. This bacterium resembled Campylobacter species by colonial morphology and biochemical reactions. However, microscopic examination revealed a fusiform rod with a corrugated surface, rather than a spiral rod. This is the first reported isolation of this bacterium from humans.

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