SIMKANIACEAE Meaning and
Definition
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Simkaniaceae is a family of bacteria that belongs to the order of Chlamydiales. These bacteria are gram-negative and have distinctive characteristics that set them apart from other members of the order. The family Simkaniaceae contains only one genus, Simkania, which currently comprises a single species, Simkania negevensis.
Members of the family Simkaniaceae are non-motile and have a unique extracellular lifestyle. They are obligate intracellular parasites and can infect a variety of hosts, primarily causing respiratory tracts infections. The bacteria are typically found within vacuoles in the host cells, where they multiply by binary fission. Simkania negevensis has been associated with respiratory diseases such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis in humans.
Simkaniaceae share some similarities with other Chlamydiales, including possessing a developmental cycle involving both an elementary body (EB) and reticulate body (RB) stage. They are also detected using similar diagnostic techniques, such as DNA-based polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or immunofluorescence assays.
The family Simkaniaceae is of particular interest due to its unique biology and the potential implications for human health. Further research is needed to better understand the pathogenicity, transmission, and epidemiology of Simkaniaceae, as well as the potential for developing targeted treatments or prevention methods for diseases caused by these bacteria.
Common Misspellings for SIMKANIACEAE
- aimkaniaceae
- zimkaniaceae
- ximkaniaceae
- dimkaniaceae
- eimkaniaceae
- wimkaniaceae
- sumkaniaceae
- sjmkaniaceae
- skmkaniaceae
- somkaniaceae
- s9mkaniaceae
- s8mkaniaceae
- sinkaniaceae
- sikkaniaceae
- sijkaniaceae
- simjaniaceae
- simmaniaceae
- simlaniaceae
- simoaniaceae
- simianiaceae
Etymology of SIMKANIACEAE
The word "Simkaniaceae" is derived from the genus name "Simkania" and the suffix "-aceae" which is used to denote a family in taxonomy.
The genus name "Simkania" is named after the Slovenian microbiologist Miroslav Simkanin, who first discovered and characterized the microorganism in the 1990s. Simkaniaceae is a family of Chlamydiae bacteria that includes the genus Simkania.
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