Organisms

Bilophila

A genus of gram-negative, anaerobic bacteria in the family DESULFOVIBRIONACEAE. It was originally recovered from infections in patients with gangrenous and PERFORATED APPENDICITIS. It is also associated with ABSCESS; BACTEREMIA; and BILIARY TRACT sepsis.

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Abstract

A genus of gram-negative, anaerobic bacteria in the family DESULFOVIBRIONACEAE. It was originally recovered from infections in patients with gangrenous and PERFORATED APPENDICITIS. It is also associated with ABSCESS; BACTEREMIA; and BILIARY TRACT sepsis.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Bilophila wadsworthia

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

infection: coordinate with BILOPHILA INFECTIONS see DESULFOVIBRIONACEAE INFECTIONS

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History Note

2004

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Previous Indexing

  • Deltaproteobacteria (2000-2003)
  • Gram-Negative Anaerobic Bacteria (1989-2000)

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Tree Numbers

  1. B03w.440w.425.410.200
  2. B03w.660w.125w.144w.500w.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Bilophila. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D045282. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D045282
  2. Bilophila. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27438382