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Posted By: camt on 2006-02-11
In Reply to: help - james
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LACTOBACILLUS
Most species of this non-spore-forming bacterium ferment glucose into lactose, hence the name Lactobacillus. The most common application of Lactobacillus is industrial, specifically for dairy production. This genus also contains several bacteria that make up part of the natural flora of the human vagina. Because of their ability to derive lactic acid from glucose, these bacteria create an acidic environment which inhibits growth of many bacterial species which can lead to urogenital infections. Lactobacillus is generally harmless to humans, rarely inciting harmful infections or diseases. Treatment of this vancomycin-resistant microbe usually consists of high doses of penicillin in combination with gentamicin.
LABORATORY INDICATIONS:
Catalase -
Lactic acid production from glucose
Growth on tomato juice agar
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