Corynebacterium (/ kɔːˈraɪnəbækˌtɪəriəm, - ˈrɪn -/) is a genus of Gram-positive bacteria and most are aerobic. They are bacilli (rod-shaped), and in some phases of life they are, more specifically, club …

Nondiphtherial corynebacteria, originally thought mainly to be contaminants, increasingly are recognized as pathogenic, especially in immunocompromised hosts. In approximately the mid-1980s,...

Aug 20, 2025 · Over the last few decades, this belief has been disproven with many notable non-diphtheriae Corynebacterium species being found to be pathogenic, often in certain clinical scenarios …

Jun 8, 2024 · Corynebacterium spp. included, but also others (Arcanobacterium, Rothia mucilaginosa). Non-diphtherial species are also referred to as "diphtheroids." This group is now classified based on …

Corynebacterium refers to a genus of gram-positive, nonspore-forming bacilli that are typically club-shaped, catalase positive, and aerobic, with the primary pathogen being Corynebacterium …

The genus Corynebacterium comprises a collection of irregular-formed, rod-shaped or coccoid bacteria. They are non-motile and catalase positive.

Explore the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment options for Corynebacterium UTIs, including antibiotic resistance challenges.

Aug 20, 2025 · Over the last few decades, this belief has been disproven with many notable non-diphtheriae Corynebacterium species being found to be pathogenic, often in certain clinical scenarios …

Learn about Corynebacterium spp., Gram-positive bacteria commonly found in nature and human/animal skin. They can cause various infections such as pharyngitis, endocarditis, and skin …

Aug 17, 2024 · A retrospective study in Japan compared clinical characteristics of patients with Corynebacterium bacteremia. Of the 115 cases reviewed, 52% were true bacteremia and 48% were …