''Eubacterium nodatum'' is a
Gram positive
In bacteriology, gram-positive bacteria are bacteria that give a positive result in the Gram stain test, which is traditionally used to quickly classify bacteria into two broad categories according to their type of cell wall.
Gram-positive bact ...
member of the
oral flora
Oral microbiology is the study of the microorganisms (microbiota) of the oral cavity and their interactions between oral microorganisms or with the host. The environment present in the human mouth is suited to the growth of characteristic micro ...
of some patients with
chronic periodontitis.
[AAP In-Service Exam, 2008-B37]
It has been recently added to the red complex bacteria, that are most associated with disease.
References
External links
Type strain of ''Eubacterium nodatum'' at Bac''Dive'' - the Bacterial Diversity Metadatabase
Eubacteriaceae
Bacteria described in 1980
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