Porphyromonas

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Porphyromonas

a genus of gram negative, anaerobic bacteria previously grouped in the genus Bacteroides. Involved in periodontal disease and a cause of dog and cat bite wound infections.

Porphyromonas levii

associated with summer mastitis in cattle.

Porphyromonas salivosus

causes subcutaneous abscesses in cats.

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