Turicella

Turicella is a genus of bacteria in the family Corynebacteriaceae. The genus was first described in 1995 and currently includes two species: Turicella otitidis and Turicella parva.

Taxonomy

The genus Turicella is part of the family Corynebacteriaceae, which is a family of Gram-positive bacteria. This family also includes other genera such as Corynebacterium, Arcanobacterium, and Rothia among others.

The genus Turicella currently includes two recognized species: Turicella otitidis and Turicella parva. Turicella otitidis was the first species to be described in this genus and is considered the type species.

Characteristics

Turicella species are Gram-positive, non-spore-forming, and non-motile bacteria. They are rod-shaped and can form irregular clusters.

Turicella species are also facultative anaerobes, meaning they can grow in both the presence and absence of oxygen.

Clinical significance

Turicella otitidis is known to be associated with otitis media, an infection or inflammation of the middle ear. This species has been isolated from patients with chronic otitis media, indicating its potential role in this condition.

Turicella parva is less well-studied, and its clinical significance is currently unknown.

See also

• List of bacterial genera
• Corynebacterium
• Otitis media