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Rickettsia raoultii

VR-1596

Product category
Bacteria
Classification
Rickettsiaceae, Rickettsieae
Strain designation
DnS14
Type strain
No
Isolation source
Isolated from Dermacentor nutalli
Geographical isolation
Siberia
Applications
Infectious disease research
Vector-borne disease research
Product format
Frozen
Storage conditions
-70°C or colder
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Detailed product information

General

Specific applications
Vector borne research

Characteristics

Comments
This item is a representative of a newly identified rickettsial species (Rickettsia raoultii), a gram-negative, obligately intracellular and non-motile bacterium.
It is genetically identical to the type strain for this species (Khabarovsk, isolated in 2005) at all loci sequenced. The preparation available through ATCC tested positive for mycoplasma contamination (M.orale) by PCR.
Requests for this agent require special permits and a signed statement assuming all risks and responsibility for laboratory handling.
Bacteria visible in cells following staining with Gimenez stain
Mycoplasma contamination
Detected

Handling information

Host
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Effects
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Temperature
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Atmosphere
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Incubation
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Recommendation for infection
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Key abbreviations
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History

Depositors
Dr. P. -E. Fournier
Type of isolate
Arthropod
Year of origin
1994

Legal disclaimers

Intended use
This product is intended for laboratory research use only. It is not intended for any animal or human therapeutic use, any human or animal consumption, or any diagnostic use.
Warranty

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Disclaimers

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Permits & Restrictions

United States Veterinary Permit for Importation and Transportation of Controlled Materials and Organisms and Vectors

For every order of this item, you must provide a valid Permit for Importation and Transportation of Controlled Materials and Organisms and Vectors (VS Form 16-6A) obtained from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Note: These are considered live cultures, not diagnostic or analytics samples. We cannot ship this item until we receive this permit.

Import Permit for the State of Hawaii

If shipping to the U.S. state of Hawaii, you must provide either an import permit or documentation stating that an import permit is not required. We cannot ship this item until we receive this documentation. Contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA), Plant Industry Division, Plant Quarantine Branch to determine if an import permit is required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

Curated Citations

Mediannikov, O., et. al. 2008. Rickettsia raoultii sp. nov., a spotted fever group rickettsia associated with Dermacentor ticks in Europe and Russia. Int. J Syst. Evol. Microbiol. Jul;58 (Pt 7):1635-39. PubMed: 18599708

Marrero, M and Raoult D. Centrifugation-shell vial technique for rapid detection of Mediterranean spotted fever rickettsia in blood culture. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 1989 Feb;40(2):197-9. PubMed: 2645804

Rydkina, E. et. al., New Rickettsiae in ticks collected in territories of the former soviet union. Emerg. Infect. Dis. 1999. Nov-Dec;5(6):811-4. PubMed: 10603217