Bacteroides fragilis
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Bacteroides fragillis | |
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Phylum | Bacteroidetes |
Class | Bacteroidetes |
Order | Bacteroidales |
Family | Bacteroidaceae |
Genus | Bacteroides |
Species | B. fragillis |
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.