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Peptostreptococcus anaerobius |
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Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, a potentially pathogenic species of anaerobic bacterium found throughout the body, including the mouth, the intestinal and respiratory tracts, and body cavities, particularly the vagina. Peptostreptococcus gram-positive round or oval bacteria occurring singly or in long chains. Found as an normal flora in many species and humans. Peptostreptococcus anaerobius isolated from abscesses in dogs and cats. Peptostreptococcus heliotrinreductans a ruminal organism thought to detoxify pyrrolizidine alkaloids in the rumen of sheep. Peptostreptococcus indolicus implicated in the etiology of mastitis in cattle, especially in summer mastitis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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