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Peptococcus

Medical Definition: 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.
Guide Notes: infection: coord IM with GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM)

Peptococcus Medical Definitions and Terms

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