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Peptostreptococcus
Medical Definition: | A genus of gram-positive, anaerobic, coccoid bacteria that is part of the normal flora of humans. Its organisms are opportunistic pathogens causing bacteremias and soft tissue infections. |
Guide Notes: | opportunistic; infection: coord IM with GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM) |
Also Called: | Gaffkya anaerobia |
Peptostreptococcus Medical Definitions and Terms
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