Eikenella
| Definition: |
A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that occurs in the human mouth and intestine. Organisms of this genus can be opportunistic pathogens. |
| Notes: |
in mouth & intestine; opportunistic; infection: coord IM with GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Bacteroides (1973-1975),Eikenella corrodens (1976-1991) |
Eikenella Categories.
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Eikenella corrodens - Gram-negative bacteria isolated from infections of the respiratory and intestinal tracts and from the buccal cavity, intestinal tract, and urogenital tract. They are probably part of the normal flora of man and animals. |
Eikenella Definitions and Terms
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