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Bacteroides fragilis

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Bacteroides frag·i·lis (frj-ls)
n.
A bacterium that is one of the predominant microorganisms in the lower intestinal tract of humans.
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Most cases of anaerobic endocarditis are caused by anaerobic cocci, Propionibacterium acnes, and Bacteroides fragilis group (5).
Veillonella montpellierensis endocarditis by Brouqui, Philippe / Emerging Infectious Diseases
Owing to improvements in our ability to obtain and preserve anaerobic cultures, an increasing number of anaerobic bacteria have been isolated from PTA cultures, including Bacteroides fragilis and Bacteroides melaninogenicus, a common oral anaerobe.
Peritonsillar abscess: a comparison of outpatient IM clindamycin and ... by Ozdem, Cafer / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
The human specific Bacteroides fragilis heat shock protein 40 (HSP40) bacteriophage has received some attention as a potential water quality indicator (118); however, further research is necessary to correlate presence of this virus in marine waters with specific public health risks.
Marine Swimming-Related Illness: Implications for Monitoring and ... by Epstein, Paul R. / Environmental Health Perspectives
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