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Actinomycetaceae

Medical Definition:	A family of bacteria including numerous parasitic and pathogenic forms.
Guide Notes:	a family of the order ACTINOMYCETALES
Previously Indexed:	Actinomycetales (1966-1974)

Actinomycetaceae Categories.

	Actinomyces - A genus of gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria whose organisms are nonmotile. Filaments that may be present in certain species are either straight or wavy and may have swollen or clubbed heads.
	Mobiluncus - A genus of gram-negative, anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria. Its organisms are found in the human vagina, particularly in association with Gardnerella vaginalis in cases of bacterial vaginosis.

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