Fusobacterium - ț̢
A genus of gram-negative, anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria found in cavities of humans and other animals. No endospores are formed. Some species are pathogenic and occur in various purulent or gangrenous infections.
Synonyms :
Fusobacterium Infections - ț̢
Infections with bacteria of the genus FUSOBACTERIUM.
Fusobacterium necrophorum - ț̢
A species of gram-negative, non-spore-forming bacteria isolated from the natural cavities of man and other animals and from necrotic lesions, abscesses, and blood.
Synonyms :
Fusobacterium nucleatum - ț̢
A species of gram-negative, anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from the gingival margin and sulcus and from infections of the upper respiratory tract and pleural cavity.