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Veillonella |
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Veillonella /Veil·lon·el·la/ (va″yon-el´ah) a genus of gram-negative bacteria (family Veillonellaceae), found as nonpathogenic parasites in the mouth, intestines, and urogenital and respiratory tracts of humans and other animals.
Veillonella [vā′yənel′ə] Etymology: Adrien Veillon, French bacteriologist, 1864-1931 a genus of gram-negative anaerobic bacteria. The species Veillonella parvula is normally present in the alimentary tract, especially in the mouth. This infection is often mistaken for more serious gonococcal infection. Veillonella small, gram-negative anaerobic cocci that are part of the normal microflora in the mouth, intestine, respiratory system of animals. 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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