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Peptoniphilus
''Peptoniphilus'' is a genus of bacteria in the phylum Bacillota (Bacteria). Etymology The name ''Peptoniphilus'' derives from:New Latin noun ''peptonum'', peptone; New Latin adjective ''philus'' from Greek adjective ''philos (φίλος)'' meaning friend, loving; New Latin masculine gender noun ''Peptoniphilus'', friend of peptone, referring to the use of peptone as a major energy source. Classification Peptoniphilus are gram positive anaerobic cocci that were formerly classified in the genus Peptostreptococcus. They are non-saccharolytic, use peptone as a major energy source and produce butyrate. Clinical relevance This genus is part of the vaginal and gut microbiota. They have been reported to as present in diabetic skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, surgical site infections, chorioamnionitis and bloodstream infections. They are typically found as part of polymicrobial infections but are difficult to recover with usual clinical cultures. They hav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peptoniphilus Lacrimalis
''Peptoniphilus'' is a genus of bacteria in the phylum Bacillota (Bacteria). Etymology The name ''Peptoniphilus'' derives from:New Latin noun ''peptonum'', peptone; New Latin adjective ''philus'' from Greek adjective ''philos (φίλος)'' meaning friend, loving; New Latin masculine gender noun ''Peptoniphilus'', friend of peptone, referring to the use of peptone as a major energy source. Classification Peptoniphilus are gram positive anaerobic cocci that were formerly classified in the genus Peptostreptococcus. They are non-saccharolytic, use peptone as a major energy source and produce butyrate. Clinical relevance This genus is part of the vaginal and gut microbiota. They have been reported to as present in diabetic skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, surgical site infections, chorioamnionitis and bloodstream infections. They are typically found as part of polymicrobial infections but are difficult to recover with usual clinical cultures. They hav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |