Bug of the Month: Filament Type 0581, an Uncommonly Observed Bacterium

In this month's microbiology spotlight, learn about Eickelboom filament type 0581 and how to control it in a wastewater treatment plant

Bug of the Month: Filament Type 0581, an Uncommonly Observed Bacterium

Type 0581 (thin filament) cropped from 1,000x Gram stain.

One of the most challenging filament types to diagnose is Eickelboom filament type 0581. It’s a curved or coiled shaped filament located inside the flocs with 0.5-0.8 µm diameter, no visible septa (cross-walls), and Gram negative staining characteristics. Based upon personal...

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