Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans
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Ac·ti·no·ba·cil·lus ac·ti·no·my·ce·tem·co·m'i·tans
a species of doubtful taxonomic position; frequently associated with some forms of human periodontal disease as well as subacute and chronic endocarditis; occurs with actinomycetes in actinomycotic lesions.
Synonym(s): Haemophilus actinomycetemcomitans
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Actinobacillus Actinomycetemcomitans
A gram-negative facultative coccobacillus, which is most often linked to periodontal disease, and may cause soft tissue abscesses, endocarditis, pneumonia.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
Ac·ti·no·ba·cil·lus ac·ti·no·my·ce·tem·com·i·tans
(akti-nō-bă-silŭs akti-nō-mī-sĕ-tem-komi-tanz)Species of doubtful taxonomic position; frequently associated with some forms of human periodontal disease as well as subacute and chronic endocarditis.
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