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Bacteroides fragilis

Medical Definition: Gram-negative bacteria occurring in the lower intestinal tracts of man and other animals. It is the most common species of anaerobic bacteria isolated from human soft tissue infections.
Guide Notes: infection: coord IM with BACTEROIDES INFECTIONS (IM)
Previously Indexed: Bacteroides (1966-1975)

Bacteroides fragilis Medical Definitions and Terms

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