Campylobacter curvus

**Semantic type:** Bacterium

**Definition:** A species of microaerophilic, Gram-negative, curved or spiral bacilli assigned to the phylum Proteobacteria. This species is motile using a single polar flagellum, non-spore forming, oxidase positive, catalase negative and produces both formate and acetate. C. curvus, formerly known as Wolinella curva, is a rare pathogen associated with cases of bloody and Brainerd's diarrhea.

**Synonyms:** - CAMPYLOBACTER CURVUS - Wolinella curva - Wolinella curva