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  1. Alcaligenes faecalis

    Alcaligenes faecalis is a species of Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria commonly found in the environment. It was originally named for its first discovery in feces, but was later found to be common in soil, water, and environments in association with humans. While opportunistic infections do occur, the bacterium is generally considered nonpathogenic. When an opportunistic infection does occur, it is usually observed in the form of a urinary tract infection. A. faecalis has been used for the production of nonstandard amino acids.

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  1. Alcaligenes faecalis

    Alcaligenes faecalis is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped, motile, non-nitrate reducing, oxidase positive, catalase positive, alpha hemolytic, and citrate positive obligate aerobe that is commonly found in the environment. It was originally named for its first discovery in feces, but was later found to be much more common in other places as well. Optimum growth occurs at about 37°C with no pigmentation. While opportunistic infections do occur, the bacterium is generally considered non-pathogenic. When an opportunistic infection does occur, it is usually observed in the form of a urinary tract infection. The bacterium degrades urea, creating ammonia which increases the pH of the environment. Although A. faecalis is considered to be alkaline tolerant, it maintains a neutral pH in its cytosol to prevent the damaging or denaturing of its charged species and macromolecules. A. faecalis has been used for the production of non-standard amino acids. A. faecalis is normally found in soil, water, and environments in association with humans. Alcaligenes faecalis is also commonly found in pet birds such as monk parakeets. Its presence is considered normal.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Alcaligenes faecalis

    The type species of gram negative bacteria in the genus ALCALIGENES, found in soil. It is non-pathogenic, non-pigmented, and used for the production of amino acids.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of alcaligenes faecalis in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of alcaligenes faecalis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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