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Bilophila

Medical 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.
Guide 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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