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Peptococcaceae
Medical Definition: | A family of bacteria found in the mouth and intestinal and respiratory tracts of man and other animals as well as in the human female urogenital tract. Its organisms are also found in soil and on cereal grains. |
Guide Notes: | in man, animals, soil |
Previously Indexed: | Bacteria (1966-1977),Lactobacillaceae (1975),Micrococcaceae (1975) |
Peptococcus - A genus of gram-positive, anaerobic, coccoid bacteria that is part of the normal flora of the mouth, upper respiratory tract, and large intestine in humans. Its organisms cause infections of soft tissues and bacteremias. |
Peptococcaceae Medical Definitions and Terms
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