| capnocytophaga | A gram-negative gliding bacterium isolated from the oral cavity. It is a pathogen for periodontitis. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| Capnocytophaga canimorsus | A species linked to infections from dog bites (including bacteraemia, endocarditis, and meningitis. Formerly designated DF-2 by the CDC. These infections usually occur in patients with impaired immune systems. (05 Mar 2000) |