Query: NC_015565:2027279 Desulfotomaculum carboxydivorans CO-1-SRB chromosome, complete Lineage: Desulfotomaculum carboxydivorans; Desulfotomaculum; Peptococcaceae; Clostridiales; Firmicutes; Bacteria General Information: Country: Netherlands; Environment: Animal intestinal microflora, Fresh water; Isolation: Sludge from an anaerobic bioreactor treating; Temp: Mesophile; Temp: 37C. Desulfotomaculum carboxydivorans is a sulfate-reducing bacterium which is able to grow in an atmosphere of pure carbon monoxide.
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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 USA.