Morpholgy

MORPHOLOGY

  • Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae(previously named Erysipelothrix insidiosa form S (Smooth) - form colonies and usually from acute syndromes is a Gram-positive rod, the R (rough) form colonies usually from chronic disease is a Gram-positive filament.
  • The organism is non-motile, non-spore forming, non-acid fast, occur either in singly, in groups or in chains.
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