Erysipelothrix Rhusiopathiae

Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae

• Disease Association
  
  • Erysipeloid
  • bacteremia
  • cutaneous infection
• Colony Appearance on BAP
  
  • Large, rough, or small, smooth and translucent
  • Shows alpha-hemolysis after prolonged incubation
• Identification
  
  • Test-tube brush-like pattern in gelatin stab culture.