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Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula

Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula is a species of bacteria. It is a Gram-positive rod. It was formerly known as Micropolyspora faeni. Inhalation of the bacteria can cause the disease farmer's lung, a type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Handling hay bales increases exposure to the bacteria and increases the risk of developing the disease.

[ "Hypersensitivity pneumonitis", "Bronchoalveolar lavage", "lung disease" ]
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