How Do You Spell BACILLUS SUIPESTIFER?

Pronunciation: [bˈasɪləs sˈuːa͡ɪpstˌa͡ɪfə] (IPA)

Bacillus suipestifer is a bacterial species that is commonly found in pigs and other animals. The spelling of this word can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription. "Bacillus" is pronounced /bəˈsɪləs/ with the stress on the second syllable. "Suipestifer" is pronounced /suːɪpɛstɪfər/ with the stress on the first syllable. The word originates from Latin and means "swine-pestiferous." The correct spelling of the word is important in the scientific community to accurately identify and study this species.

BACILLUS SUIPESTIFER Meaning and Definition

  1. Bacillus suipestifer is a species of gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the Bacillus genus. It is commonly found in various environmental sources, including soil, water, and animal feces, and has been associated with different animal species, particularly pigs.

    This bacterium is considered to be an opportunistic pathogen that can cause infections, primarily in animals, but it has also been reported as a potential cause of disease in humans. In pigs, infections with Bacillus suipestifer can result in a condition known as suipestiferiosis, characterized by diarrhea, lethargy, reduced appetite, and fever. In severe cases, it may lead to septicemia and death.

    Human infections with Bacillus suipestifer are rare but have been documented, mainly in individuals with compromised immune systems. The symptoms of infection in humans can vary widely and may include gastroenteritis, septicemia, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections. The bacterium can be transmitted through the consumption of contaminated food or water, as well as through direct contact with infected animals.

    Diagnosis of Bacillus suipestifer infections is typically conducted through culture of clinical samples, such as blood or feces. Treatment often involves the use of antibiotics, although since some strains have shown resistance to certain antimicrobial agents, susceptibility testing is recommended. Prevention and control of infections caused by Bacillus suipestifer rely on good hygiene practices, appropriate biosecurity measures, and effective disinfection procedures.

  2. A motile, flagellated, gram-negative organism, formerly regarded as the specific cause of hog cholera.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for BACILLUS SUIPESTIFER

  • vacillus suipestifer
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Etymology of BACILLUS SUIPESTIFER

The word Bacillus comes from the Latin term bacillum, meaning a small rod or staff. It refers to the rod-like shape of the bacteria in this genus.

The word suipestifer is derived from two Latin words: sui, meaning of oneself, and pestifer, meaning pestilential or plague-carrying. Therefore, suipestifer can be interpreted to mean plague-carrying of oneself.

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