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alpha Proteobacteria

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Containing group: Proteobacteria

Other Names for alpha Proteobacteria

References

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Scientific Name Rickettsia tsutsugamushi
Comments Rickettsia tsutsugamushi within the remains of a phagocytic vacuole of mouse peritoneal mesothelial cell. The phagosome membrane is disintegrating. To the far left is a rickettsia free within the host cell cytoplasm. Between the rickettsias is a mitochondrion. Transmission electron micrograph.
Creator CDC/Dr. Edwin P. Ewing, Jr.
Specimen Condition Dead Specimen
Source Collection Public Health Image Library (Centers for Disease Control)
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