{"id":1373,"date":"2021-01-10T16:24:23","date_gmt":"2021-01-10T16:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/?p=1373"},"modified":"2022-03-07T19:43:50","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T19:43:50","slug":"coccobacilli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/coccobacilli\/","title":{"rendered":"Coccobacilli (Gram Negative Bacteria)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Coccobacillus (Coccobacilli)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a type of bacteria characterized by oval or rod shape. It comes from the words \u201ccocci\u201d and \u201cbacilli.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cocci are bacteria with a sphere shape while the bacilli are bacteria with a rod shape. If the bacteria have these two shapes, then they are called coccobacilli.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:#ecf2f7;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id6113_3b9ebd-8c .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:#ecf2f7;}<\/style>\n\n\n<p>There are different species of coccobacilli. Some of them cause illnesses while others are harmless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bacteria can be classified as gram-positive and gram-negative depending on their cellular wall. To differentiate the bacteria, a <a href=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/gram-staining-principle-procedure-interpretation-and-animation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">procedure called gram staining<\/a> should be performed. &nbsp;Staining is important as it is helpful in determining the right course of treatment. <strong><sup><em>(1, 2, 3, and 4)<\/em><\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"357\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coxiella-burnetii-coccobacillus-bacteria-image.jpg\" alt=\"Coxiella burnetii coccobacillus bacteria image\" class=\"wp-image-1392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coxiella-burnetii-coccobacillus-bacteria-image.jpg 500w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coxiella-burnetii-coccobacillus-bacteria-image-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coxiella-burnetii-coccobacillus-bacteria-image-20x14.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Picture 1:<\/strong> A closer look at coccobacillus bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Image source<\/strong>: wikimedia.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Gram-staining-of-the-culture-gram-negative-coccobacilli-image.jpg\" alt=\"Gram staining of the culture gram negative coccobacilli image\" class=\"wp-image-1393\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Gram-staining-of-the-culture-gram-negative-coccobacilli-image.jpg 600w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Gram-staining-of-the-culture-gram-negative-coccobacilli-image-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Gram-staining-of-the-culture-gram-negative-coccobacilli-image-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Picture 2:<\/strong> The image shows gram-negative coccobacilli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Image source<\/strong>: rgstatic.net<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Gram-positive-rods-image-picture.jpg\" alt=\"Gram positive rods image picture\" class=\"wp-image-1394\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Gram-positive-rods-image-picture.jpg 600w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Gram-positive-rods-image-picture-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Gram-positive-rods-image-picture-20x14.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Picture 3:<\/strong> The image shows gram-positive rods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Image source:<\/strong> upei.ca<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical conditions caused by Coccobacilli<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Bacterial vaginosis<\/strong> \u2013 It is caused by coccobacillus G. vaginalis. The condition is characterized by yellowish to whitish vaginal discharge with a strong fishy odor.<\/li><li><strong>Pneumonia<\/strong> \u2013 It is caused by Gram-negative coccobacillus H. influenzae. Clinical manifestations include fever and chills, coughing, excessive sweating, chest pain, difficulty breathing, and headache.<\/li><li><strong>Chlamydia<\/strong> \u2013 it is caused by a gram-negative coccobacillus called C. trachomatis. It is a sexually transmitted disease characterized by unusual vaginal discharge, painful urination, and bleeding.<\/li><li><strong>Periodontitis<\/strong> \u2013 it is caused by a gram-negative coccobacillus A. actinomycetemcomitans. It is a normal flora of the mouth but with poor oral hygiene the bacteria grow excessively leading to infection. Clinical manifestations include swollen and bleeding gums, halitosis (bad breath) and pain when chewing.<\/li><li><strong>Whooping cough<\/strong> \u2013 It is caused by B. pertussis, which is a Gram-negative coccobacillus. Clinical manifestations are low grade fever, cough, and runny nose. When not treated could eventually lead to exhaustion, vomiting, and a cough characterized by a high-pitched whooping sound.<\/li><li><strong>Plague<\/strong> \u2013 it is caused by Y. pestis, a gram-negative coccobacillus. Symptoms include a headache, fever and chills, body ache, weakness, and nausea and vomiting.<\/li><li><strong>Brucellosis<\/strong> \u2013 It is caused by a gram-negative coccobacillus Brucella. It is common in animals but humans can be infected too by consuming unpasteurized dairy products. <strong><em><sup>(2, 3, 4, and 5)<\/sup><\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"314\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Haemophilus-influenzae-bacteria-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"Haemophilus influenzae bacteria image\" class=\"wp-image-1420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Haemophilus-influenzae-bacteria-image-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Haemophilus-influenzae-bacteria-image-1-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Haemophilus-influenzae-bacteria-image-1-20x16.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><b>Picture 4: <\/b>A haemophilus influenza belongs to the coccobacilli family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Image source:<\/strong> eurekalert.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coccobacilli Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a variety of ways to treat infections caused by coccobacilli. These are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Antibiotics<\/strong> \u2013 A full course of antibiotic should be taken religiously. Antibiotics for the treatment of coccobacilli infection require a doctor\u2019s prescription.<\/li><li><strong>Vaccines<\/strong> \u2013 Some disease-causing coccobacillus can be prevented through vaccination. Examples are B. pertussis and Y. pestis. A vaccine for whooping cough should be given to babies and children. A booster dose should be given to teenagers. Pregnant women can also receive the vaccine as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <strong><sup><em>(5, 6, and 7)<\/em><\/sup><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Acinetobacter-baumannii-image.jpg\" alt=\"Acinetobacter baumannii image\" class=\"wp-image-1396\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Acinetobacter-baumannii-image.jpg 600w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Acinetobacter-baumannii-image-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Acinetobacter-baumannii-image-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><b>Picture 5: <\/b>The image shows Acinetobacter species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Image source: <\/strong>wikimedia.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Haemophilus-species-image.jpg\" alt=\"Haemophilus species image\" class=\"wp-image-1404\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Haemophilus-species-image.jpg 664w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Haemophilus-species-image-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Haemophilus-species-image-20x16.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/image.slidesharecdn.com\/haemophilusspecies-110716024203-phpapp01\/95\/haemophilus-species-32-728.jpg?cb=1310784351\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b><\/b><\/a><b>Picture 6: <\/b>A glass slide containing Haemophilus species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Image source: <\/strong>slidesharecdn.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Francisella-tularensis-image.jpg\" alt=\"Francisella tularensis image\" class=\"wp-image-1405\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Francisella-tularensis-image.jpg 600w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Francisella-tularensis-image-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Francisella-tularensis-image-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><b>Picture 6: <\/b>Francisella species on a petri dish.<b><br><\/b><strong>Image source: <\/strong>wikimedia.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kingella-species-image.jpg\" alt=\"Kingella species image\" class=\"wp-image-1406\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kingella-species-image.jpg 600w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kingella-species-image-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laboratoryinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kingella-species-image-20x9.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cmr.asm.org\/content\/cmr\/28\/1\/54\/F3.large.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b><\/b><\/a><b>Picture 6: <\/b>The image shows an example of Kingella species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Image source: <\/strong>asm.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of Gram-Negative Coccobacilli<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Acinetobacter species<\/strong> \u2013 They cause a variety of diseases such as wound infections, blood infections, and pneumonia. They are usually present in open wounds without causing infection.<\/li><li><strong>Haemophilus species<\/strong> \u2013 They are associated with various diseases such as septic arthritis, meningitis, cellulitis with bacteremia, and epiglottitis, to name a few.<\/li><li><strong>Francisella species<\/strong> \u2013 They are facultative and intracellular bacteria.<\/li><li><strong>Kingella species<\/strong> \u2013 They are aerobic gram-negative coccobacilli and are the cause of skeletal infections in children. <strong><sup><em>(7, 8, 9, and 10)<\/em><\/sup><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><em>https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coccobacillus<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/coccobacilli#common-conditions<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/microbeonline.com\/gram-negative-cocci-coccobacilli-medical-significance-list-bacteria-diseases\/<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/www.picmonic.com\/pathways\/medicine\/courses\/standard\/microbiology-202\/gram-negative-coccobacilli-1163<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/jcm.asm.org\/content\/jcm\/1\/1\/102.full.pdf<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/ipfs.io\/ipfs\/QmXoypizjW3WknFiJnKLwHCnL72vedxjQkDDP1mXWo6uco\/wiki\/Coccobacillus.html<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/biocyclopedia.com\/index\/medicinal_microbiology\/small_gram_negative_coccobacilli.php<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/microbiologylearning.weebly.com\/gram-positive-coccobacilli.html<\/em><\/li><li><em>https:\/\/www.revolvy.com\/page\/Coccobacillus<\/em><\/li><li><em>Practical Handbook of Microbiology edited by Emanuel Goldman, Lorrence H Green<\/em><\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Coccobacillus (Coccobacilli)? It is a type of bacteria characterized by oval or rod shape. It comes from the words \u201ccocci\u201d and \u201cbacilli.\u201d Cocci are bacteria with a sphere shape while the bacilli are bacteria with a rod shape. If the bacteria have these two shapes, then they are called coccobacilli. 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