Organisms

Prevotella intermedia

A species of gram-negative, anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria originally classified within the BACTEROIDES genus. This bacterium is a common commensal in the gingival crevice and is often isolated from cases of gingivitis and other purulent lesions related to the mouth.

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Abstract

A species of gram-negative, anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria originally classified within the BACTEROIDES genus. This bacterium is a common commensal in the gingival crevice and is often isolated from cases of gingivitis and other purulent lesions related to the mouth.

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Synonyms

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  • Bacteroides intermedius

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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: coord IM with BACTEROIDACEAE INFECTIONS (IM)

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Previous Indexing

  • Bacteroides (1979-1994)

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  1. B03w.440w.080w.094w.640w.375w
  2. B03w.440w.425.410.194w.640w.375w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Prevotella intermedia. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018713. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018713
  2. Prevotella intermedia. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prevotella_intermedia
  3. Prevotella intermedia. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2022791