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Bacteroides

A genus of gram-negative, anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria. Its organisms are normal inhabitants of the oral, respiratory, intestinal, and urogenital cavities of humans, animals, and insects. Some species may be pathogenic.

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Tree Number(s): B03.440.080.094.152, B03.440.425.410.194.152

MeSH Unique ID: D001439

Registry Number: txid816

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