Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula

Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula is a species of bacteria.[1] It is a Gram-positive rod. It was formerly known as Micropolyspora faeni.

Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula
Scientific classification
Domain:
Bacteria
Phylum:
Actinobacteria
Class:
Actinobacteria
Order:
Actinomycetales
Family:
Pseudonocardiaceae
Genus:
Saccharopolyspora
Species:
S. rectivirgula
Binomial name
Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula
(Krasil'nikov and Agre 1964)
Synonyms

Thermopolyspora polyspora Henssen 1957,
Thermopolyspora rectivirgula Krasil'nikov and Agre 1964,
Micropolyspora faeni Cross et al. 1968 (Approved Lists 1980),
Faenia rectivirgula Krasil'nikov and Agre 1964) Kurup and Agre 1983,
Micropolyspora rectivirgula

Inhalation of the bacteria can cause the disease farmer's lung, a type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Handling hay bales increases exposure to the bacteria and increases the risk of developing the disease.[2]

References
  1. Duchaine, C; Mériaux A; Brochu G; et al. (February 1999). "Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula from Quebec dairy barns: application of simplified criteria for the identification of an agent responsible for farmer's lung disease". Journal of Medical Microbiology. 48 (2): 173–180. doi:10.1099/00222615-48-2-173. PMID 9989646.
  2. Ranalli, G; Grazia L; Roggeri A (September 1999). "The influence of hay-packing techniques on the presence of Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula". Journal of Applied Microbiology. 87 (3): 359–365. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2672.1999.00826.x. PMID 10540237.


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