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Background
Microbiology
- Genus of non-branching, catalase positive Gram-positive bacilli
- Often over-decolorized
Identification
| Organism | Width >1 Ξm | Wide Zone Lecithinase | Spores Swell Sporangium | VP Test | Ferments Mannitol | Ferments Xylose | Anaerobic Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacillus anthracis | + | + | â | + | â | â | + |
| Bacillus cereus | + | + | â | + | â | â | + |
| Bacillus subtilis | â | â | â | + | + | + | â |
| Paenibacillus species | â | â | + | Âą | Âą | Âą | + |
Clinical Presentation
| Species | Disease |
|---|---|
| Bacillus anthracis | anthrax |
| Bacillus cereus | food poisoning, central line infections |
