Eubacterium nodatum

Eubacterium nodatum
Scientific classification
Domain: Bacteria
Phylum: Firmicutes
Class: Clostridia
Order: Clostridiale
Family: Eubacteriaceae
Genus: Eubacterium
Species: E. nodatum
Binomial name
Eubacterium nodatum
Holdeman et al. 1980

Eubacterium nodatum is a Gram positive member of the oral flora of some patients with chronic periodontitis.[1] It has been recently added to the red complex bacteria, that are most associated with disease.

References

  1. AAP In-Service Exam, 2008-B37


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