Capnocytophaga

Capnocytophaga
A genus of Gram-negative, fusiform bacteria that require carbon dioxide for growth and exhibits gliding motility; associated with human periodontal disease; type species is C. ochracea (formerly Bacteroides ochracea).
- C. canimorsus a bacterial species linked to infections from dog bites (including bacteremia, endocarditis, and meningitis. Formerly designated DF-2 by the CDC. These infections usually occur in patients with impaired immune systems.

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Cap·no·cy·toph·a·ga (kap″no-si-tofґə-gə) [capno- + Gr. kytos cell + phagein to eat] a genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped or fusiform bacteria of the family Flavobacteriaceae, which occur in normal and diseased sites of the human oral cavity. It has also been associated with systemic disease in debilitated persons. The type species is C. ochraґcea.

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