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Luteococcus peritonei sp. nov., isolated from the human peritoneum.

M D Collins, P A Lawson, N Nikolaitchouk

    International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology
    |May 29, 2000
    PubMed
    Summary

    A novel bacterium, Luteococcus peritonei sp. nov., was identified from a human clinical sample. This catalase-positive rod expands the Luteococcus genus within Actinobacteria.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Bacterial Taxonomy
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • An unusual Gram-positive rod was isolated from a human clinical specimen.
    • The bacterium exhibited catalase-positive and pleomorphic characteristics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To classify a novel bacterial isolate using polyphasic taxonomic analysis.
    • To determine the phylogenetic placement of the unknown bacterium.

    Main Methods:

    • Polyphasic taxonomic analysis.
    • Comparative 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis.
    • Phenotypic characterization.

    Main Results:

    • Phylogenetic analysis placed the isolate within the Actinobacteria phylum and Propionibacteriaceae family.

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  • The closest relative identified was Luteococcus japonicus.
  • The isolate was phenotypically and phylogenetically distinct, justifying a new species designation.

    • Conclusions:

    • The novel bacterium is proposed to be classified as Luteococcus peritonei sp. nov.
    • The type strain for this new species is CCUG 38120T.
    • This finding contributes to the understanding of bacterial diversity in clinical settings.