Article
The Genus Rickettsia: Microbiology, Diversity and Taxonomy
Revue Tunisienne d'Infectiologie, Intracellular Bacteria: From Biology to Clinic
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-2011
Disciplines
Abstract
Bacteria belonging to the genus Rickettsia are small Gram negative bacteria in the Alphaproteobacteria that exhibit unique adaptations and specific characteristics suited to obligate replication in the cytoplasm of their host cells. We briefly describe the microbiology of Rickettsia and provide a review of classic and contemporary approaches being applied to their phylogeny, diversity and taxonomy.
Citation Information
Marina E. Eremeeva and Gregory A. Dasch. "The Genus Rickettsia: Microbiology, Diversity and Taxonomy" Revue Tunisienne d'Infectiologie, Intracellular Bacteria: From Biology to Clinic Vol. 5 Iss. S1 (2011) p. S7 - S14 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/marina_eremeeva/133/