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Also known as: B.fragillis


Bacteroides fragillis is a pathogenic, anaerobic, non-spore-forming Gram-negative bacteria. It is an obligate anaerobe of the gut.

B.fragillis causes Necrotic suppurative wound infections and is involved in Peritonitis.