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Pathogens

Ralstonia spp.
(bacterium)

The Gram-negative Ralstonia spp. bacterium belongs to the Ralstoniaceae. The non-fermenter has a rod shape with a flagellum.

Ralstonia spp. causes respiratory and urinary tract infections, especially in immunosuppressed persons.

The major transmission of Ralstonia spp. is correlated with exposure of contaminated fluids.

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Rod-shaped bacteria (bacilli) — Curved, straight or bean-shaped: bacilli come in many variants and are widely spread.

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