Query: NC_005090:1921154 Wolinella succinogenes DSM 1740, complete genome Lineage: Wolinella succinogenes; Wolinella; Helicobacteraceae; Campylobacterales; Proteobacteria; Bacteria General Information: Cow rumen bacterium. Wolinella succinogenes is most commonly isolated from the bovine rumen and is considered nonpathogenic, however, this organism has also been isolated from the human gingiva and dental root canal infections.
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General Information: This organism is a swine-specific Brucella. It causes infectious abortions in animals and a systemic, febrile (feverish) illness in humans. Human infection usually occurs by accidental contact with infected animals or by ingestion of contaminated food. Brucella suis is considered a potential bioterrorism agent and was the first pathogenic organism to be weaponized by the U.S. Military.