Abstract
The cell surfaces of four strains of Renibacterium salmoninarum, including the type strain Lea-7-74T, were examined by transmission electron microscopy after immuno-stabilization and staining with ruthenium red. Cells were covered with a layer of capsular material whose thickness varied between 30 to 60 nm. Our results indicate that R. salmoninarum is encapsulated.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Bacterial Infections / microbiology
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Bacterial Infections / veterinary*
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Cell Membrane / immunology
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Cell Membrane / ultrastructure
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Fish Diseases / microbiology*
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Gram-Positive Bacteria / immunology
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Gram-Positive Bacteria / isolation & purification
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Gram-Positive Bacteria / ultrastructure*
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Kidney Diseases / microbiology
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Kidney Diseases / veterinary*
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Microscopy, Electron
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Trout