encyclopedia of medical concepts
ψ
ψ
Rickettsia rickettsii
More information
in Books
or on
Definition
: A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria that is the etiologic agent of ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER. Its cells are slightly smaller and more uniform in size than those of RICKETTSIA PROWAZEKII.
infection
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
rOmp B protein, Rickettsia
0
*Antigens, Bacterial
*Bacterial Outer Membrane Proteins
Rickettsia rickettsii.
Mol Microbiol 1991 Oct;5(10):2361-70