Assignment of Actinomyces pyogenes-like (CDC coryneform group E) bacteria to the genus Actinomyces as Actinomyces radingae sp. nov. and Actinomyces turicensis sp. nov.

• DOI: 10.1111/j.1472-765x.1995.tb01290.x
• Publication Date: 2008-03-19T16:49:19Z
• Authors: J. Wüst; S. Stubbs; N. Weiss; G. Funke; M.D. Collins
• Keywords: Actinomycosis; Actinomycetaceae

In a previous study the authors reported characterization of some facultatively anaerobic, Gram-positive, non-sporeforming rods which were found in mixed cultures from various infectious processes, including patients with otitis, empyema, perianal abscesses and decubitus ulcers. Phenotypically these organisms closely resembled Actinomyces pyogenes although their precise taxonomic position remained unknown. present investigation have determined 16S rRNA gene sequences representative strains pyogenes-like bacteria report results comparative sequence analysis. On basis earlier findings two new species, radingae sp. nov. turicensis are proposed. The type DSM 9169T 9168T, respectively.