Pathogenic species are distinguished by hemolysis (blood agar reaction), motility, capsule production, and toxin gene detection.
The name comes from the Latin bacillum , meaning "little staff" or "rod."
Pathogenic species are distinguished by hemolysis (blood agar reaction), motility, capsule production, and toxin gene detection.
The name comes from the Latin bacillum , meaning "little staff" or "rod." bacillus