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Peptococcus MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Peptococcus
Tree Number(s)
B03.353.625.782.593
B03.510.400.562.593
Unique ID
D010460
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010460
Annotation
infection: coord IM with GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM)
Scope Note
A genus of gram-positive, anaerobic, coccoid bacteria that is part of the normal flora of the mouth, upper respiratory tract, and large intestine in humans. Its organisms cause infections of soft tissues and bacteremias.
Registry Numbers
txid2740
NLM Classification #
QW 142.5.C6
Date Introduced
1966/01/01
Last Updated
2026/01/01
Peptococcus Preferred
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