Bacteroides Fragilis Flashcards
1
Q
Bacterioides fragilis is what kind of bacteria?
A
Anaerobic bacteria
2
Q
Clinical features of anaerobic infection?
A
- foul smelling pus in abscesses
- gas formation
3
Q
What is a common feature of Bacteroides fragilis?
A
pronounced cellulitis
4
Q
Bacteroides spp. characteristics?
A
Gram negative small bacilli, usually pleiomorphic
5
Q
Where is bacteroides found in the human?
A
predominant anaerobe found in the human colon