Corynebacterium diphtheriae bv. belfanti

**Semantic type:** Bacterium

**Definition:** A biovar of Corynebacterium diphtheriae distinguished by its morphogenic and biochemical properties. Biovar belfanti is positive for fermentation of glucose and maltose. This biovar is one of the two main disease-causing biovars.

**Synonyms:** - CORYNEBACTERIUM DIPHTHERIAE VAR. BELFANTI