Rodentibacter
''Rodentibacter'' is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria in the family Pasteurellaceae. Members of this genus are facultatively anaerobic, non-motile, rod-shaped bacteria primarily associated with rodents, including laboratory mice and rats. The genus was first proposed in 2017 after phylogenetic studies showed that several former ''Pasteurella'' species and novel isolates formed a distinct clade. Etymology The name ''Rodentibacter'' is derived from the Latin word ''rodens'' (gnawing, referring to rodents) and the Greek word ''baktērion'' (small rod). It reflects both the host group (rodents) and the bacterial morphology (rod-shaped). Characteristics ''Rodentibacter'' species typically exhibit the following traits: * Gram-negative * Rod-shaped * Facultatively anaerobic * Non-motile * Oxidase- and catalase-positive They are part of the normal microbiota of rodents, particularly in the respiratory and urogenital tracts, but may also act as opportunistic pathogens. Species As ...
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