Prevotella bivia
Prevotella bivia is a species of bacteria that belongs to the genus Prevotella. It is a gram-negative, anaerobic, non-spore-forming, rod-shaped bacterium.
Pronunciation
Prevotella bivia is pronounced as preh-voh-tell-uh bih-vee-uh.
Etymology
The genus name Prevotella is named after the French bacteriologist, A. Prévot. The species name bivia is derived from Latin, meaning "two roads", which refers to its ability to ferment both carbohydrates and proteins.
Characteristics
Prevotella bivia is a part of the normal flora of the human mouth and vagina. However, it can also be associated with bacterial vaginosis and other infections. It is often resistant to many antibiotics, making infections difficult to treat.
Related Terms
- Bacterial vaginosis: A condition in which the balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted, often associated with Prevotella bivia.
- Gram-negative bacteria: A group of bacteria that do not retain the crystal violet stain used in the gram-staining method of bacterial differentiation.
- Anaerobic bacteria: Bacteria that do not require oxygen for growth. They may react negatively or even die if oxygen is present.
- Antibiotic resistance: The ability of bacteria and other microorganisms to resist the effects of an antibiotic to which they were once sensitive.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prevotella bivia
- Wikipedia's article - Prevotella bivia
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