Bacteroides vulgatus

Bacteroides vulgatus is a species of bacteria that is part of the normal microbiota of the human gastrointestinal tract. It is a Gram-negative, obligate anaerobe that is non-motile and non-spore-forming.

Pronunciation

Bacteroides vulgatus is pronounced as bak-ter-oy-deez vul-ga-tus.

Etymology

The genus name Bacteroides comes from the Greek bakterion, meaning "small rod", and the suffix -oides, meaning "resembling". The species name vulgatus is Latin for "common".

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Role in Health and Disease

Bacteroides vulgatus plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of the human gut by breaking down complex carbohydrates that the body cannot digest. However, it can also be involved in infections, particularly intra-abdominal infections, when it escapes the gut.

Treatment and Resistance

Bacteroides vulgatus is generally susceptible to metronidazole and carbapenems, but resistance to other antibiotics, including penicillins, cephalosporins, and clindamycin, has been reported.

External links

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Bacteroides vulgatus