| Oligella | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Proteobacteria |
| Class: | Betaproteobacteria |
| Order: | Burkholderiales |
| Family: | Alcaligenaceae |
| Genus: |
Oligella Rossau et al. 1987 |
| Type species | |
| Oligella urethralis |
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| Species | |
Oligella is a genus of Gram-negative, aerobic bacteria from the family Alcaligenaceae.
The Oligella genus includes at least 2 species. Oligella ureolytica is more prominent than Oligella urethralis.
Clinical infections due to these organisms are rare. The common causes are related to the GU tract and urinary tract obstruction.