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Eikenella

Medical 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.
Guide 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.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition 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 Medical Definitions and Terms

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