K. gibsonii[1] K. huakuii[1] K. massiliensis[1] K. populi[1] K. senegalensis[1] K. sibirica[1] K. zopfii[1] Kurthia is a bacterial genus from the Planococcaceae family.
Kurthia is a gram-positive, non-spore forming, rod-like bacteria.
This strain has been isolated from diarrhea samples, however, no evidence has been brought forward suggesting it is pathogenic in nature.
[2] It has also been found in various meats, milks, and soils.
Kurthia species produce carbamoylase and hydantoinase.