Bacteriodes fragilis (bacterium)

Bacteriodes fragilis
(bacterium)

Bacteroides fragilis is an anaerobic, Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium and belongs to the family of Bacteroidaceae. Bacteroides fragilis is known as major pathogen of wound septicaemia. The bacterium is extensively resistant to antibiotics, particularly ?-lactam antibiotics.

Bacteroides fragilis is primarily transmitted via bites.

» Necessary spectrum of antimicrobial activity
Bactericidal