Capnocytophaga
| Definition: |
A gram-negative gliding bacterium isolated from the oral cavity. It is a pathogen often causing PERIODONTITIS. |
| Notes: |
infection: coord IM with GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Bacteroides (1975-1981),Cytophagaceae (1975-1981) |
Capnocytophaga Definitions and Terms
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