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.
Entry Version
FUSOBACT
Entry Term(s)
Sphaerophorus
NLM Classification #
QW 133
Public MeSH Note
SPHAEROPHORUS was heading 1963-76 (see under BACTEROIDACEAE 1976)
Online Note
use FUSOBACTERIUM to search SPHAEROPHORUS 1966-76
History Note
SPHAEROPHORUS was heading 1963-76 (see under BACTEROIDACEAE 1976)
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.
