Bilophila
| Definition: |
A genus of gram-negative, anaerobic bacteria in the family Desulfovibrionaceae. It was originally recovered from infections in patients with gangrenous and PERFORATED APPENDICITIS. It is also associated with ABSCESS; BACTEREMIA; and BILIARY TRACT sepsis. |
| Notes: |
infection: coord IM with DESULFOVIBRIONACEAE INFECTIONS (IM) |
| Also Called: |
Bilophila wadsworthia |
| Previously Indexed: |
Deltaproteobacteria (2000-2003),Gram-Negative Anaerobic Bacteria (1989-2000) |
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