Dichelobacter nodosus
| Definition: |
A gram-negative, obligate anaerobe of the family Cardiobacteriaceae. It has polar fimbriae and is the causative agent of ovine FOOT ROT. It is the lone species in the genus Dichelobacter. |
| Notes: |
infection: coord IM with GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM) and also FOOT ROT (IM) if pertinent |
| Also Called: |
Dichelobacter |
| Previously Indexed: |
Bacteroides (1991-1998) |
Dichelobacter nodosus Definitions and Terms
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